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AI Study Notes for 孵
孵 (fū) vs 养 (yǎng) — use 孵 specifically for the brooding of eggs, while 养 refers to raising or nurturing animals more generally.
A common mistake is to confuse 孵 with 赋 (fù), which means to assign or grant. 孵 is typically used in informal contexts, such as everyday conversation about animals, rather than in formal writing. Be mindful of tone; the pronunciation 'fū' must have the first tone for accuracy.
While 孵 is not included in the official HSK list, it connects with basic vocabulary around animals and nature. Focus on understanding how this term is used in combination with related terms like 蛋 (dàn), meaning 'egg', to deepen your comprehension.
Learners often mispronounce 孵 as 'fù' instead of the correct 'fū'. An example of wrong usage would be saying '我在孵鸟' (Wǒ zài fù niǎo) instead of '我在孵蛋' (Wǒ zài fū dàn) when referring to hatching eggs.
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Etymology of 孵
To brood 孚 over eggs 卵
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- 1The giveawayTo brood 孚 over eggs 卵
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to brood over eggs, to incubate, to hatch in Chinese
“to brood over eggs, to incubate, to hatch” in Chinese is孵
The character 孵 (fū) refers to the process of brooding over eggs, typically by birds, to facilitate hatching. This term is commonly used in contexts related to animal breeding, incubation, and the nurturing of eggs until they hatch into young. It emphasizes care and warmth during the incubation period.
When to use 孵
A common mistake is to confuse 孵 with 赋 (fù), which means to assign or grant. 孵 is typically used in informal contexts, such as everyday conversation about animals, rather than in formal writing. Be mindful of tone; the pronunciation 'fū' must have the first tone for accuracy.
孵 or something close to it
孵 (fū) vs 养 (yǎng) — use 孵 specifically for the brooding of eggs, while 养 refers to raising or nurturing animals more generally.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 孵 as 'fù' instead of the correct 'fū'. An example of wrong usage would be saying '我在孵鸟' (Wǒ zài fù niǎo) instead of '我在孵蛋' (Wǒ zài fū dàn) when referring to hatching eggs.
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Grammar Patterns of 孵
孵 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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鸟儿回到巢里继续____卵。
The birds returned to their nests and continued to incubate the eggs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 孵
You can say '母鸡在孵蛋' (Mǔ jī zài fū dàn) which means 'The hen is incubating the eggs.'
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