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唚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
qìnto vomitx, 10 strokes, radical 口, Very Hard
qìn(qin4) T4
  1. 1to vomit
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March 24, 2026
qìn(qin4)

The character 唚 (qìn) means 'to vomit' in Mandarin. It is often used in medical contexts or discussions related to health and can convey a sense of discomfort or illness. This term is less common in everyday conversation, as people might use simpler terms for nausea or vomiting.

Strokes10RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the state of one's stomach and digestion is crucial, and terms related to vomiting can reflect broader health issues. Understanding this character may help you engage in discussions around wellness and traditional health practices in China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person feeling queasy; they might say 'qìn' before they 'quit' the meal. The character 唚 has a sound that resembles the action of retching, reinforcing the idea of vomiting.

Meanings of 唚

qìn(qin4)
1to vomit
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About 唚

Simplified
10Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 唚

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person feeling queasy; they might say 'qìn' before they 'quit' the meal. The character 唚 has a sound that resembles the action of retching, reinforcing the idea of vomiting.

Usage Notes

While 唚 is understood in formal contexts, it is not commonly used in casual conversations. Learners should be aware that more colloquial terms like '呕吐' (ǒutù) are often preferred. Additionally, remember to pronounce it with the fourth tone to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Since 唚 is not included in HSK levels, it may be beneficial to focus on related vocabulary around health and symptoms that are more commonly used, such as '恶心' (ěxīn - nausea) and '呕吐' (ǒutù - to vomit). Understanding these terms will enhance your ability to discuss health issues in Mandarin.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the state of one's stomach and digestion is crucial, and terms related to vomiting can reflect broader health issues. Understanding this character may help you engage in discussions around wellness and traditional health practices in China.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 唚 with other similar-sounding characters. For example, using '亲' (qīn - to kiss or to be close) instead of 唚 could lead to misunderstandings. Always ensure you are using the correct tone and character in context.

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Pronunciation of 唚

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Etymology of 唚

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 唚?

Decomposition of 唚

IDS Structure⿰口⿱⿱彐冖又
Full Character
=
kou3
left
ji4
top
mi4
bottom
you4
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 唚?

Write 唚

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Cultural Notes for 唚

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese medicine, the state of one's stomach and digestion is crucial, and terms related to vomiting can reflect broader health issues. Understanding this character may help you engage in discussions around wellness and traditional health practices in China.

Word Family of 唚

Words Containing This Character1
qìnto rail against
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唚

No, 唚 is more often found in medical contexts rather than everyday speech.