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AI Study Notes for 睢
When using 睢, be mindful of its formal tone, as it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It's often found in literary or poetic contexts. Common collocations include phrases that describe gazing or staring in a more artistic or expressive manner, such as '睢视' (to gaze attentively).
Although 睢 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it can be related to Level 4 vocabulary that focuses on verbs of perception and emotions. Students should focus on recognizing the character's components and its use in literary texts for better comprehension.
Learners often confuse 睢 with similar-looking characters. For example, mixing it up with 瞎 (xiā), which means 'blind' or 'to be blindfolded.' Remember, 睢 focuses on the act of gazing rather than the absence of sight.
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Etymology of 睢
eye
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Case file: 睢
- 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half隹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayeye
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to gaze at, to stare at; uninhibited in Chinese
“to gaze at, to stare at; uninhibited” in Chinese is睢
The character 睢 (suī) primarily means 'to gaze at' or 'to stare at.' It can also imply a sense of being uninhibited or free-spirited. Additionally, it is used as a surname, specifically 'Sui,' which can be relevant in contexts discussing family names or genealogy.
When to use 睢
When using 睢, be mindful of its formal tone, as it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It's often found in literary or poetic contexts. Common collocations include phrases that describe gazing or staring in a more artistic or expressive manner, such as '睢视' (to gaze attentively).
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Learners often confuse 睢 with similar-looking characters. For example, mixing it up with 瞎 (xiā), which means 'blind' or 'to be blindfolded.' Remember, 睢 focuses on the act of gazing rather than the absence of sight.
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The correct pronunciation is 'suī' with a high level tone.
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