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瘪 (biě) vs 干 (gān) — use 瘪 for something that is shriveled or sunken, while 干 refers to something that is dry but not necessarily sunken.
Be cautious when using 瘪 to describe emotions, as it can sound informal or colloquial. It's commonly paired with words like 'fruit' or 'balloon' to describe their state. The tone is crucial; using the wrong tone may lead to misunderstandings.
While 瘪 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to other descriptive terms at similar levels, such as 干 (gān, dry) or 空 (kōng, empty). Focus on recognizing its usage in context, especially in colloquial speech.
Learners often confuse 瘪 with its variant 癟 (biě) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '这颗苹果瘪了' (This apple is flat) is correct, while using it in a formal context can sound awkward.
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Etymology of 瘪
sickness
Origin
瘪 = 疒 + 自. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 瘪
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How to say shriveled, dried up; vexed in Chinese
“shriveled, dried up; vexed” in Chinese is瘪
The character 瘪 (biě) primarily describes something that is shriveled, dried up, or sunken, often referring to fruits or objects that have lost their fullness. It can also convey a sense of vexation or emptiness. In informal contexts, it may describe feelings of disappointment or dissatisfaction.
When to use 瘪
Be cautious when using 瘪 to describe emotions, as it can sound informal or colloquial. It's commonly paired with words like 'fruit' or 'balloon' to describe their state. The tone is crucial; using the wrong tone may lead to misunderstandings.
瘪 or something close to it
瘪 (biě) vs 干 (gān) — use 瘪 for something that is shriveled or sunken, while 干 refers to something that is dry but not necessarily sunken.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瘪 with its variant 癟 (biě) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '这颗苹果瘪了' (This apple is flat) is correct, while using it in a formal context can sound awkward.
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Grammar Patterns of 瘪
瘪 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 3 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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他的冰箱里除了3个非常干____的西红柿外已经空空如也。
His fridge was bare apart from three very withered tomatoes.
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Yes, it can describe feelings of vexation or disappointment, but be aware that it's informal.
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