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In informal contexts, 嬰 is often used to describe a baby, while its secondary meaning related to bothering can be more colloquial. Be cautious with tone: the first tone (yīng) is crucial, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words.
Though 嬰 is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects with common vocabulary for family and children, such as '母亲' (mother) and '孩子' (child). Focus on using it in contexts about family or care.
Learners often confuse 嬰 with 影 (yǐng), which means 'shadow.' For example, saying '我有很多影' (I have many shadows) instead of '我有很多嬰' (I have many babies) can lead to misunderstandings.
Pronunciation of 嬰
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Etymology of 嬰
woman
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Case file: 嬰
- 1The meaning half女 carries the sense.
- 2The giveawaywoman
- 3On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say baby, infant; to bother in Chinese
“baby, infant; to bother” in Chinese is嬰
The character 嬰 (yīng) primarily means 'baby' or 'infant,' referring to very young children. It can also imply the act of bothering or troubling someone, often used in contexts where one is disturbed by a child's actions or cries.
When to use 嬰
In informal contexts, 嬰 is often used to describe a baby, while its secondary meaning related to bothering can be more colloquial. Be cautious with tone: the first tone (yīng) is crucial, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 嬰 with 影 (yǐng), which means 'shadow.' For example, saying '我有很多影' (I have many shadows) instead of '我有很多嬰' (I have many babies) can lead to misunderstandings.
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Word Family of 嬰
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嬰
It is pronounced 'yīng' with a high and level tone.
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