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This character is used in both formal and informal contexts, but caution is needed as it can sound harsh when referring to people's faults. Common collocations include 蹧蹋 (zāo tà), which means 'to trample' or 'to spoil'. Be aware that using it in a casual conversation might sound too dramatic.
Though 蹧 is not part of the HSK curriculum, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to negative consequences. Students should focus on recognizing its usage within phrases and its relationship to other words that describe damage or loss.
Learners often confuse 蹧 with similar-sounding characters like 糟 (zāo), which also means 'spoiled' but in the context of food. For example, saying '这菜蹧了' (This dish is ruined) is incorrect; it should be '这菜糟了'.
Pronunciation of 蹧
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Etymology of 蹧
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Case file: 蹧
- 1The meaning half足 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half曹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayfoot
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to spoil; to ruin in Chinese
“to spoil; to ruin” in Chinese is蹧
The character 蹧 (zāo) means to spoil or ruin something, often referring to actions that lead to destruction or damage. It is commonly used in contexts where something valuable is lost or harmed, such as in discussions about food, relationships, or opportunities.
When to use 蹧
This character is used in both formal and informal contexts, but caution is needed as it can sound harsh when referring to people's faults. Common collocations include 蹧蹋 (zāo tà), which means 'to trample' or 'to spoil'. Be aware that using it in a casual conversation might sound too dramatic.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 蹧 with similar-sounding characters like 糟 (zāo), which also means 'spoiled' but in the context of food. For example, saying '这菜蹧了' (This dish is ruined) is incorrect; it should be '这菜糟了'.
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While it is not used daily, it appears in specific contexts, especially when discussing mistakes or damages.
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