HSK 7, v, 16 strokes, radical 疒, rank #10748, Hard
瘸
qué
lameness; paralysis of the hands or legs
HSK 7, v, 16 strokes, radical 疒, rank #10748, Hard
qué(que2) T2
1lame
2lameness; paralysis of the hands or legs
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March 24, 2026
瘸qué(que2)
The character 瘸 (qué) refers to a condition of lameness, typically affecting the legs or sometimes the hands. It can denote a physical disability or paralysis that impairs mobility. This term is often used in both medical contexts and when describing someone who limps.
Strokes16Radical疒Frequency#10748DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of lameness can be associated with historical figures or folklore, where physical impairments often symbolize resilience or strength in overcoming adversity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'quirky' person (sounds like qué) who walks with a limp because of a leg injury. The character 瘸 has the radical for illness (病) on the left, indicating a medical condition affecting movement.
Meanings of 瘸
qué(que2)
1lame
2lameness; paralysis of the hands or legs
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About 瘸
瘸Simplified
16Strokes
疒Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#10748Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 瘸
Quick Contrast
跛 (bǒ) - use 瘸 (qué) when emphasizing the condition of lameness itself, while 跛 (bǒ) often refers to the action of limping.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'quirky' person (sounds like qué) who walks with a limp because of a leg injury. The character 瘸 has the radical for illness (病) on the left, indicating a medical condition affecting movement.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 瘸 with other characters related to disability or impairment. It is often used in a neutral or clinical context, so be cautious of potential sensitivity. Common collocations include 瘸腿 (lame leg) or 瘸子 (a lame person).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 瘸 connects to other terms describing physical conditions or disabilities. Focus on the nuances in context, such as when to use it versus other terms like 残疾 (cánjí) for disability.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of lameness can be associated with historical figures or folklore, where physical impairments often symbolize resilience or strength in overcoming adversity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 瘸 with other similar-sounding terms, leading to confusion. For example, saying '我瘸了手' (I am lame in my hand) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我手瘸了' (My hand is lame).
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Grammar Patterns of 瘸
瘸 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
26分钟之后他一____一拐地走出来，显得孤单凄凉。
He looked a forlorn figure as he limped off after 26 minutes.
Example Sentences for 瘸 (10)
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1
26分钟之后他一瘸一拐地走出来，显得孤单凄凉。
26 26 fēn zhōng zhī hòu tā yī qué yī guǎi dì zǒu chū， lái ， xiǎn dé gū dān。
He looked a forlorn figure as he limped off after 26 minutes.
I wasn't badly hurt, but I injured my thigh and had to limp.
9
戴维不得不退出锦标赛，因为他的马瘸了。
dài wéi bù dé bù tuì chū jǐn biāo sài， ， yīn wéi tā de mǎ qué。
David had to pull out of the Championships when his horse went lame.
10
肿胀已经开始消退，他能忍着痛一瘸一拐地走了。
zhǒng zhàng yǐ jīng kāi shǐ xiāo tuì， ， tā néng rěn zháo tòng yī qué yī guǎi dì zǒu。
The swelling had begun to go down, and he was able, with pain, to hobble.
Cultural Notes for 瘸
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of lameness can be associated with historical figures or folklore, where physical impairments often symbolize resilience or strength in overcoming adversity.
Word Family of 瘸
Words Containing This Character4
瘸quélame
瘸子lame person (colloquial)
一瘸一拐to limp
瘸腿crippled
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Compound Meaning
What does 瘸 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 瘸
While it is often used in medical discussions, it can also describe someone's walking ability in everyday contexts.
Yes, it can be used metaphorically to describe something that is flawed or impaired, not just in a physical sense.
瘸 refers specifically to lameness, while 残疾 encompasses broader disabilities, which may not always involve lameness.
