Meanings of 噲
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AI Study Notes for 噲
吞 (tūn) vs 噲 (kuài): Use 噲 for a sense of eagerness or greediness in swallowing, while 吞 is more neutral and simply means to swallow.
Be cautious with the tone; 'kuài' has a falling tone, which can be confused with 'kuai' (快), meaning 'fast.' This character is informal and more suitable for casual contexts rather than formal writing. Common collocations include phrases related to eating or drinking quickly.
Since 噲 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, focus on related words like 吃 (chī, to eat) and 喝 (hē, to drink) at HSK 1 and 2. Understanding 噲 can enhance your comprehension of expressions related to consumption and speed.
Learners often confuse 噲 with 吃 (chī, to eat), using 噲 in contexts where they should use 吃. For example, saying 噲饭 (kuài fàn) instead of 吃饭 (chī fàn) for 'to eat rice' is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 噲
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Etymology of 噲
mouth
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Case file: 噲
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half會 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to swallow, to gulp down; greedy in Chinese
“to swallow, to gulp down; greedy” in Chinese is噲
The character 噲 (kuài) means to swallow or gulp down something quickly. It is often associated with the act of eating or drinking greedily, suggesting a sense of eagerness or lack of restraint. This word can also imply a certain enthusiasm or urgency in consuming food or drink.
When to use 噲
Be cautious with the tone; 'kuài' has a falling tone, which can be confused with 'kuai' (快), meaning 'fast.' This character is informal and more suitable for casual contexts rather than formal writing. Common collocations include phrases related to eating or drinking quickly.
噲 or something close to it
吞 (tūn) vs 噲 (kuài): Use 噲 for a sense of eagerness or greediness in swallowing, while 吞 is more neutral and simply means to swallow.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 噲 with 吃 (chī, to eat), using 噲 in contexts where they should use 吃. For example, saying 噲饭 (kuài fàn) instead of 吃饭 (chī fàn) for 'to eat rice' is incorrect.
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Word Family of 噲
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Frequently Asked Questions about 噲
噲 specifically implies swallowing quickly or greedily, while 吃 is a general term for eating.
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