Meanings of 嫫
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AI Study Notes for 嫫
When using 嫫, be cautious as it is typically considered derogatory and can offend. It's infrequently used in conversation, so learners might confuse it with more common terms for 'woman' or 'nurse.' Be mindful of the tone when discussing sensitive topics related to appearance.
While 嫫 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its roots can help learners recognize the cultural context of beauty standards in China. Students should focus on learning related vocabulary that discusses appearance and character descriptions.
Learners may mistakenly use 嫫 casually to describe any woman, leading to misunderstandings. Instead, use more neutral terms like 妇女 (fùnǚ) for 'woman' or 护士 (hùshì) for 'nurse.'
Pronunciation of 嫫
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Etymology of 嫫
woman
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Case file: 嫫
- 1The meaning half女 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half莫 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywoman
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say Huangdi's ugly concubine; ugly woman, nurse in Chinese
“Huangdi's ugly concubine; ugly woman, nurse” in Chinese is嫫
The character 嫫 (mó) refers to an ugly woman or a concubine of Huangdi, the Yellow Emperor in Chinese mythology. It can also denote a nurse or caretaker, particularly in a negative connotation regarding appearance. This term is rarely used in modern contexts and can carry a derogatory tone.
When to use 嫫
When using 嫫, be cautious as it is typically considered derogatory and can offend. It's infrequently used in conversation, so learners might confuse it with more common terms for 'woman' or 'nurse.' Be mindful of the tone when discussing sensitive topics related to appearance.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 嫫 casually to describe any woman, leading to misunderstandings. Instead, use more neutral terms like 妇女 (fùnǚ) for 'woman' or 护士 (hùshì) for 'nurse.'
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Grammar Patterns of 嫫
嫫 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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格雷丝转动着她那热昏的眼睛,看着格莱____举着的东西.
Grace turned her hot eyes upon what Grammer held up.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嫫
It primarily refers to an ugly woman, and its usage is quite rare and often derogatory.
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