Meanings of 诅
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AI Study Notes for 诅
咒 (zhòu) — use 诅 (zǔ) for a more general act of cursing or wishing harm, while 咒 (zhòu) often implies a specific incantation or spell.
Imagine a wizard (the character 诅) casting a spell of curse (the meaning) while raising a finger to vow (the dual meaning of swearing). The two components, 讠 (speech) and 𠂤 (a variant of 'to speak'), hint at the power of words in cursing or pledging.
Be careful not to confuse 诅 (to curse) with 祝 (to wish well), as they are opposites. This character is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts rather than in everyday conversation. When using it in phrases, ensure the context is appropriate, as it carries a heavy connotation.
While 诅 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with HSK words related to communication, such as 说 (to speak) and 言 (speech). Focus on recognizing its nuances in literary texts or discussions about morality and ethics.
In Chinese culture, the idea of cursing is traditionally associated with serious consequences, often linked to ancestral beliefs and the idea of karma. Curses can also be found in folklore, where they serve as moral lessons.
Learners often confuse 诅 with 祝 (to wish), leading to incorrect phrases like 祝咒 instead of 诅咒. Always remember that 诅 has negative implications while 祝 is positive.
Pronunciation of 诅
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Etymology of 诅
Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 且 represents the sound. Simplified form of 詛.
speech
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Decomposition of 诅
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Grammar Patterns of 诅
诅 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 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.
Complete the Sentence
他受到伏都教的____咒.
He's been the object of a voodoo curse.
Example Sentences for 诅 (2)
Reorder the Sentence
He's been the object of a voodoo curse.
Cultural Notes for 诅
In Chinese culture, the idea of cursing is traditionally associated with serious consequences, often linked to ancestral beliefs and the idea of karma. Curses can also be found in folklore, where they serve as moral lessons.
Word Family of 诅
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 诅
No, it's generally reserved for literary or formal contexts.