Meanings of 喟
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AI Study Notes for 喟
喟 is often used in literary contexts and may sound overly formal in casual conversation. Be cautious with the tone; it should be pronounced with a falling tone (kuì). Common collocations include phrases related to expressing emotions or reflections.
Although 喟 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can provide context when learning about emotional expressions in Chinese literature. Focus on understanding its usage in poems or stories to better appreciate its nuances.
Learners often confuse 喟 with more common sighing words like 叹 (tàn) or 呜 (wū). For example, saying '我喟了一口' (I sighed) is correct, but using '我叹了喟' (I sighed with kuì) is incorrect; 叹 and 喟 should not be mixed.
Pronunciation of 喟
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Etymology of 喟
mouth
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Case file: 喟
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half胃 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say heave sigh, sigh in Chinese
“heave sigh, sigh” in Chinese is喟
The character 喟 (kuì) means to heave a sigh or to express a deep emotional feeling through a sigh. It is often used to convey feelings of sadness, disappointment, or nostalgia, typically in a poetic or literary context. This word can also imply a sense of longing or regret.
When to use 喟
喟 is often used in literary contexts and may sound overly formal in casual conversation. Be cautious with the tone; it should be pronounced with a falling tone (kuì). Common collocations include phrases related to expressing emotions or reflections.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 喟 with more common sighing words like 叹 (tàn) or 呜 (wū). For example, saying '我喟了一口' (I sighed) is correct, but using '我叹了喟' (I sighed with kuì) is incorrect; 叹 and 喟 should not be mixed.
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喟 specifically conveys a deeper emotional sigh, often associated with sadness or longing, while other words may just indicate a casual sigh.
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