Meanings of 祟
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AI Study Notes for 祟
Imagine a sneaky spirit lurking behind a tree, waiting to cause trouble. The character 祟 combines the radical for 'spirit' (示) on the left, suggesting a connection to the supernatural, and the phonetic component 'sui' on the right, which sounds like 'sway', as if the spirit sways your luck in a negative direction.
This term is typically used in literary or superstitious contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Learners should be cautious about using it in formal situations, as it may come across as overly dramatic. Common collocations include phrases like '遭受祟' (to suffer from evil spirits).
Although 祟 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, understanding it can help learners recognize themes in Chinese folklore and literature. It connects well with other words related to spirits, such as 鬼 (guǐ, ghost) and 灵 (líng, spirit), which may be found in HSK levels 4-6.
In Chinese culture, the belief in evil spirits and their influence is prevalent, particularly during festivals like the Ghost Festival, when people honor spirits and seek to appease them to avoid misfortune.
Learners might confuse 祟 with similar-sounding words like 所以 (suǒyǐ, therefore), leading to misunderstandings. For example, saying '我祟了' (wǒ suì le, I am an evil spirit) instead of '我所以' (wǒ suǒyǐ, therefore I).
Pronunciation of 祟
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Etymology of 祟
spirit
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Grammar Patterns of 祟
祟 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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他的声音越来越低，最后成了鬼鬼____祟的耳语。
His voice had sunk to a conspiratorial whisper.
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Cultural Notes for 祟
In Chinese culture, the belief in evil spirits and their influence is prevalent, particularly during festivals like the Ghost Festival, when people honor spirits and seek to appease them to avoid misfortune.
Word Family of 祟
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 祟
No, it's more frequently found in literary works or discussions about folklore rather than in everyday conversation.