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This word is rarely used in daily conversation and is more likely to appear in literary or historical texts. Be cautious with its formal tone; it may not be appropriate for casual discussions. Common collocations include phrases related to imprisonment or suffering.
Although 瘐 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can deepen your grasp of more complex characters related to suffering and mistreatment. Focus on recognizing its components to relate it to other characters with similar themes.
Learners often confuse 瘐 with similar characters that convey different types of suffering or mistreatment. For example, using 瘐 instead of 残 (cán), meaning 'to injure' or 'to damage,' can lead to misunderstandings.
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Etymology of 瘐
sickness
Origin
瘐 = 疒 + 臾. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 瘐
Parts
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How to say cold, hungry; to mistreat a prisoner in Chinese
“cold, hungry; to mistreat a prisoner” in Chinese is瘐
The character 瘐 (yǔ) conveys the meanings of being cold and hungry, often used in contexts that describe the suffering of mistreated individuals, especially prisoners. It carries a sense of harshness and neglect, implying a lack of care or compassion towards someone in a vulnerable state.
When to use 瘐
This word is rarely used in daily conversation and is more likely to appear in literary or historical texts. Be cautious with its formal tone; it may not be appropriate for casual discussions. Common collocations include phrases related to imprisonment or suffering.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瘐 with similar characters that convey different types of suffering or mistreatment. For example, using 瘐 instead of 残 (cán), meaning 'to injure' or 'to damage,' can lead to misunderstandings.
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It is pronounced as 'yǔ'.
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