Meanings of 伛
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弯 (wān) vs 俯 (fǔ) — use 伛 for a specific emphasis on the posture of bending due to age or burden, while 弯 refers to bending in a more general sense, and 俯 emphasizes leaning forward.
Be cautious with the tone, as 'yǔ' (third tone) can be confused with other similar-sounding words. This term is more often used in literary or formal contexts rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 伛身 (stoop) and 伛偻 (stooped).
Although 伛 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it is useful for learners at higher levels who encounter classical texts or literature. Focus on understanding its usage in descriptive contexts and how it may appear in idiomatic expressions.
Learners often confuse 伛 with similar characters like 伸 (shēn, to stretch) or 弯 (wān, to bend) because of their visual similarities. Remember, 伛 specifically implies a bending posture, often due to age or burden.
Pronunciation of 伛
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Etymology of 伛
A person 亻 forced into a box 区
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Case file: 伛
- 1The giveawayA person 亻 forced into a box 区
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say humpback; stoop in Chinese
“humpback; stoop” in Chinese is伛
The character 伛 (yǔ) refers to the act of bending or stooping, often associated with a hunchback or someone who carries a burden on their back. It is used in contexts describing physical posture, particularly when someone is leaning forward or is crooked due to age or hardship.
When to use 伛
Be cautious with the tone, as 'yǔ' (third tone) can be confused with other similar-sounding words. This term is more often used in literary or formal contexts rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 伛身 (stoop) and 伛偻 (stooped).
伛 or something close to it
弯 (wān) vs 俯 (fǔ) — use 伛 for a specific emphasis on the posture of bending due to age or burden, while 弯 refers to bending in a more general sense, and 俯 emphasizes leaning forward.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 伛 with similar characters like 伸 (shēn, to stretch) or 弯 (wān, to bend) because of their visual similarities. Remember, 伛 specifically implies a bending posture, often due to age or burden.
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Word Family of 伛
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Frequently Asked Questions about 伛
No, 伛 is more often found in literary contexts rather than in everyday spoken Chinese.
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