Meanings of 噁
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AI Study Notes for 噁
恶 (è) - use 噁 (ě) when referring to a sense of foulness or nausea, while 恶 (è) emphasizes wickedness or evil.
A common mistake is to confuse 噁 with similar sounding characters like 恶 (è), which means 'evil' but has a different tone and nuance. 噁 is generally informal and may not be used in formal contexts, so be mindful of the setting. It often collocates with words related to food or moral judgments.
Although 噁 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary, learners at intermediate levels should focus on understanding its usage in context, especially with related words like 恶 (è) and 疼 (téng). This will help solidify their grasp of emotional and physical descriptors in Mandarin.
Learners often confuse 噁 (ě) with 恶 (è), mistakenly using 噁 to describe something evil instead of foul. For example, saying '这个人很噁' (This person is very foul) when they meant 'evil' would be incorrect; the proper term would be '恶'.
Pronunciation of 噁
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Etymology of 噁
foul
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Case file: 噁
- 1The meaning half惡 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half惡 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayfoul
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say bad, wicked; foul, nauseating in Chinese
“bad, wicked; foul, nauseating” in Chinese is噁
The character 噁 (ě) primarily conveys a sense of foulness or nausea, often used to describe something that is unpleasant or wicked. It can apply to both physical sensations, such as feeling sick, and moral judgments, indicating something morally reprehensible or bad. This term is common in contexts discussing health, food, or character assessments.
When to use 噁
A common mistake is to confuse 噁 with similar sounding characters like 恶 (è), which means 'evil' but has a different tone and nuance. 噁 is generally informal and may not be used in formal contexts, so be mindful of the setting. It often collocates with words related to food or moral judgments.
噁 or something close to it
恶 (è) - use 噁 (ě) when referring to a sense of foulness or nausea, while 恶 (è) emphasizes wickedness or evil.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 噁 (ě) with 恶 (è), mistakenly using 噁 to describe something evil instead of foul. For example, saying '这个人很噁' (This person is very foul) when they meant 'evil' would be incorrect; the proper term would be '恶'.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 噁
It is pronounced as 'ě' with a rising tone, similar to the way you might say 'eh' when you find something unpleasant.
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