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AI Study Notes for 呲
呲 (cī) vs 露 (lù) — choose 呲 when emphasizing a grimace or showing teeth in displeasure, while 露 refers more generally to revealing or exposing something.
Be careful not to confuse 呲 with similar-sounding words. While it is informal, it can convey strong emotions, so use it appropriately in context. Common collocations include expressions of anger or annoyance when someone is scolded or rebuked.
Though 呲 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to emotional expression often covered in beginner levels. Focus on how to use it in everyday conversations, especially when discussing feelings or reactions.
Learners often mix up 呲 with other characters that have similar pronunciations but different meanings. For example, using 呲 (cī) when they mean to express joy, which would be incorrect; instead, they should use 笑 (xiào) for smiling or laughing.
Pronunciation of 呲
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Etymology of 呲
mouth
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Case file: 呲
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half此 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to grimace; to bare one's teeth in Chinese
“to grimace; to bare one's teeth” in Chinese is呲
The character 呲 (cī) primarily means to grimace or to bare one's teeth, often used in contexts where someone shows displeasure or disdain. It can also imply scolding or rebuking someone, particularly in informal situations. This term is often associated with a strong emotional expression, making it more colloquial than formal.
When to use 呲
Be careful not to confuse 呲 with similar-sounding words. While it is informal, it can convey strong emotions, so use it appropriately in context. Common collocations include expressions of anger or annoyance when someone is scolded or rebuked.
呲 or something close to it
呲 (cī) vs 露 (lù) — choose 呲 when emphasizing a grimace or showing teeth in displeasure, while 露 refers more generally to revealing or exposing something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 呲 with other characters that have similar pronunciations but different meanings. For example, using 呲 (cī) when they mean to express joy, which would be incorrect; instead, they should use 笑 (xiào) for smiling or laughing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 呲
No, 呲 is typically used in informal contexts and is not suitable for formal writing.
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