Meanings of 嚏
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A common mistake is confusing 嚏 with similar-sounding words or characters. This character is quite informal and typically used in casual conversation. It's often paired with words like '打' (dǎ) to form '打喷嚏' (dǎ pēntì), meaning 'to sneeze'.
While 嚏 might not appear in the standard HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of health-related conversations. Focus on related words like '感冒' (gǎnmào - cold) and '过敏' (guòmǐn - allergy) to broaden your vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 嚏 with the more commonly used 喷嚏 (pēntì), which is the full term for 'sneeze'. Instead of saying '我打了嚏' (Wǒ dǎle tì), it should be '我打了喷嚏' (Wǒ dǎle pēntì).
Pronunciation of 嚏
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Etymology of 嚏
mouth
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Case file: 嚏
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half疐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say sneeze in Chinese
“sneeze” in Chinese is嚏
The character 嚏 (tì) refers specifically to the act of sneezing. It is commonly used in medical contexts or when discussing health-related topics. In everyday conversation, it may pop up when someone is experiencing allergies or a cold.
When to use 嚏
A common mistake is confusing 嚏 with similar-sounding words or characters. This character is quite informal and typically used in casual conversation. It's often paired with words like '打' (dǎ) to form '打喷嚏' (dǎ pēntì), meaning 'to sneeze'.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 嚏 with the more commonly used 喷嚏 (pēntì), which is the full term for 'sneeze'. Instead of saying '我打了嚏' (Wǒ dǎle tì), it should be '我打了喷嚏' (Wǒ dǎle pēntì).
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Grammar Patterns of 嚏
嚏 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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艾伦的脸皱了起来，好像要打喷____。
Ellen's face wrinkles as if she is about to sneeze.
Example Sentences for 嚏 (6)
Word Family of 嚏
Compound Meaning
What does 打喷嚏 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 嚏
You can say '我今天打了很多喷嚏' (Wǒ jīntiān dǎle hěnduō pēntì) meaning 'I sneezed a lot today.'
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