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泄 (xiè) - choose 瀉 (xiè) when referring specifically to bodily functions like diarrhea, whereas 泄 (xiè) can mean to leak or let out more generally.
Be cautious when using this word, as it can be considered informal in some contexts, especially when discussing health issues. It is often used with phrases like '腹泻' (fùxiè - diarrhea) or '泄漏' (xièlòu - leak) in more formal discussions.
Although 瀉 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 terms related to health and bodily functions. Focus on understanding its usage in medical scenarios and how it can be paired with other health-related words.
Learners often confuse 瀉 with 泻, thinking they are entirely interchangeable without realizing that 瀉 has a more medical connotation. For example, saying '我有泻' instead of '我有腹泻' would be incorrect in a medical context.
Pronunciation of 瀉
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Etymology of 瀉
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 写 represents the sound. Simplified form of 瀉.
water
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Case file: 瀉
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 写 represents the sound. Simplified form of 瀉.
- 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half寫 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywater
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to leak; diarrhea in Chinese
“to leak; diarrhea” in Chinese is瀉
The character 瀉 (xiè) primarily means 'to leak' or 'to spill out', and it is commonly used in the context of bodily functions, especially diarrhea. This term can be employed in both medical settings and casual conversations when discussing digestive issues.
When to use 瀉
Be cautious when using this word, as it can be considered informal in some contexts, especially when discussing health issues. It is often used with phrases like '腹泻' (fùxiè - diarrhea) or '泄漏' (xièlòu - leak) in more formal discussions.
瀉 or something close to it
泄 (xiè) - choose 瀉 (xiè) when referring specifically to bodily functions like diarrhea, whereas 泄 (xiè) can mean to leak or let out more generally.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瀉 with 泻, thinking they are entirely interchangeable without realizing that 瀉 has a more medical connotation. For example, saying '我有泻' instead of '我有腹泻' would be incorrect in a medical context.
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Word Family of 瀉
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瀉
Both characters are pronounced the same and have similar meanings, but 瀉 is more commonly used in medical contexts, while 泻 is often used in everyday language.
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