Meanings of 蹩
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AI Study Notes for 蹩
跛 (bǒ) vs 蹩 (bié): use 蹩 for a general or temporary limp, while 跛 specifically refers to a permanent or severe limp.
Learners often confuse 蹩 with related terms like 跛 (bǒ), which also means 'to limp' but carries a more permanent connotation. Use 蹩 in informal contexts, while more formal situations might require a different term. Pay attention to tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning.
While 蹩 is not an HSK level vocabulary word, it connects with other movement-related words like 跑 (pǎo, to run) and走 (zǒu, to walk). Students should focus on variations of movement to expand their vocabulary.
Learners often mistakenly write 蹩 as 跛, leading to confusion between temporary and permanent limping. Ensure you differentiate between the two by remembering that 蹩 implies a more casual or temporary condition.
Pronunciation of 蹩
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Etymology of 蹩
A broken 敝 foot 足; 敝 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 蹩
- 1The giveawayA broken 敝 foot 足; 敝 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to limp in Chinese
“to limp” in Chinese is蹩
蹩 (bié) means 'to limp' or 'limp,' typically referring to an unsteady or uneven gait often due to injury or discomfort. This term is commonly used in both medical contexts and everyday conversations when discussing someone's walking condition or a temporary physical limitation.
When to use 蹩
Learners often confuse 蹩 with related terms like 跛 (bǒ), which also means 'to limp' but carries a more permanent connotation. Use 蹩 in informal contexts, while more formal situations might require a different term. Pay attention to tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning.
蹩 or something close to it
跛 (bǒ) vs 蹩 (bié): use 蹩 for a general or temporary limp, while 跛 specifically refers to a permanent or severe limp.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly write 蹩 as 跛, leading to confusion between temporary and permanent limping. Ensure you differentiate between the two by remembering that 蹩 implies a more casual or temporary condition.
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Grammar Patterns of 蹩
蹩 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. 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.
Complete the Sentence
他是个____脚的演员。
He was a poor actor.
Example Sentences for 蹩 (5)
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He was a poor actor.
Word Family of 蹩
Compound Meaning
What does 蹩脚 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 蹩
You can say '他今天蹩着走' (tā jīntiān bié zhe zǒu) meaning 'He is limping today.'
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