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憔悴 (qiáocuì) — use 悴 (cuì) for a more general sense of haggardness, while 憔悴 (qiáocuì) often emphasizes emotional distress.
Learners often confuse 悴 (cuì) with similar-sounding words like 瘦 (shòu), which means 'thin' but without the emotional context. It is generally used in informal contexts when discussing someone's health or emotional state. Be cautious with the tone; 悴 is pronounced with a falling tone, which can change its meaning if mixed with other tones.
Though 悴 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is beneficial for learners to understand words related to health and emotional states at this level. Focus on distinguishing it from similar terms and incorporate it when discussing feelings or physical appearance.
Learners often misuse 悴 by applying it to describe someone simply being thin without emotional implications. For example, saying '他很悴因为他瘦' (Tā hěn cuì yīnwèi tā shòu) is incorrect; instead, it should be '他看起来很悴因为他不快乐' (Tā kàn qǐlái hěn cuì yīnwèi tā bù kuàilè), meaning 'He looks haggard because he is unhappy.'
Pronunciation of 悴
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Etymology of 悴
Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 卒 represents the sound. Simplified form of 顇.
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Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 卒 represents the sound. Simplified form of 顇.
- 1The meaning half忄 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half卒 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
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- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to suffer; haggard, emaciated in Chinese
“to suffer; haggard, emaciated” in Chinese is悴
The character 悴 (cuì) primarily means to appear haggard or emaciated, often due to distress or suffering. It can describe someone's physical appearance when they are unwell or emotionally troubled, conveying a sense of sadness or being downcast. This term is commonly used in contexts relating to mental or physical health.
When to use 悴
Learners often confuse 悴 (cuì) with similar-sounding words like 瘦 (shòu), which means 'thin' but without the emotional context. It is generally used in informal contexts when discussing someone's health or emotional state. Be cautious with the tone; 悴 is pronounced with a falling tone, which can change its meaning if mixed with other tones.
悴 or something close to it
憔悴 (qiáocuì) — use 悴 (cuì) for a more general sense of haggardness, while 憔悴 (qiáocuì) often emphasizes emotional distress.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 悴 by applying it to describe someone simply being thin without emotional implications. For example, saying '他很悴因为他瘦' (Tā hěn cuì yīnwèi tā shòu) is incorrect; instead, it should be '他看起来很悴因为他不快乐' (Tā kàn qǐlái hěn cuì yīnwèi tā bù kuàilè), meaning 'He looks haggard because he is unhappy.'
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Grammar Patterns of 悴
悴 carries 4 distinct meanings. 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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尼克环视着盯着自己的那一张张憔____的面孔。
Nick glanced around at the haggard faces watching him.
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Word Family of 悴
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Frequently Asked Questions about 悴
It means to look haggard or emaciated, often due to distress or suffering.
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