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脱 (tuō) - use 蜕 when emphasizing the biological process of molting, while 脱 is more general for shedding or taking off.
Be careful not to confuse 蜕 with other similar terms related to change or transformation, as they may have different contexts. This term is more scientific and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 蜕皮 (tuìpí, to molt) and 蜕变 (tuìbiàn, to transform).
While 蜕 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects well with other biological terms and words related to growth and change that might appear in higher-level studies. Focus on understanding its use in context, especially in scientific texts.
Learners may confuse 蜕 with other characters related to change, such as 变 (biàn, to change) or 换 (huàn, to exchange). For example, saying '我蜕了' (Wǒ tuì le) instead of '我变了' (Wǒ biàn le) when referring to a personal change is incorrect.
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Etymology of 蜕
An insect 虫 changing 兑 its skin; 兑 also provides the pronunciation
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How to say to molt in Chinese
“to molt” in Chinese is蜕
The character 蜕 (tuì) refers to the process of molting, which occurs when certain animals, such as insects or reptiles, shed their old skin or exoskeleton to allow for growth. It can also imply a transformation or change, as in the case of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. This term is often used in biological contexts.
When to use 蜕
Be careful not to confuse 蜕 with other similar terms related to change or transformation, as they may have different contexts. This term is more scientific and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 蜕皮 (tuìpí, to molt) and 蜕变 (tuìbiàn, to transform).
蜕 or something close to it
脱 (tuō) - use 蜕 when emphasizing the biological process of molting, while 脱 is more general for shedding or taking off.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 蜕 with other characters related to change, such as 变 (biàn, to change) or 换 (huàn, to exchange). For example, saying '我蜕了' (Wǒ tuì le) instead of '我变了' (Wǒ biàn le) when referring to a personal change is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 蜕
蜕 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 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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鹿每年都____角.
Deer shed their antlers each year.
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Yes, 蜕 is commonly used to describe the molting process in insects like cicadas and reptiles, such as snakes.
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