Meanings of 诟
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AI Study Notes for 诟
抨击 (pēngjī) - use 诟 when the criticism is more about scolding or insulting, while 抨击 implies a more formal or aggressive attack.
Imagine a person shouting loudly (the character's left side resembles a mouth) to insult another, causing a big ruckus (the right side indicates sound). The 'gòu' sounds like 'go,' as if someone is telling you to 'go away' while being scolded.
Common mistakes include using 诟 in a neutral context; it is strictly negative. Be cautious with tone; the correct pronunciation is 'gòu' (fourth tone), which can be confused with the first tone 'gōu' (to gather). It is more formal than colloquial expressions of scolding.
While 诟 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other negative expressions in advanced levels. Focus on recognizing its usage in literature or news where criticism is discussed, enhancing comprehension of complex dialogues.
In Chinese culture, public criticism can lead to social disgrace, and thus 诟 reflects the societal importance of maintaining face and dignity. The character captures the serious nature of insults that can damage a person's reputation.
Learners often confuse 诟 with similar characters like 讥 (jī, to ridicule). For example, saying '他接受了很多诟' (He received a lot of ridicule) is incorrect; the correct form would be '他接受了很多讥讽.'
Pronunciation of 诟
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Etymology of 诟
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Grammar Patterns of 诟
诟 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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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该机构因对救生药物的审批速度太慢而备受一些医生的____病。
The agency has been vilified by some doctors for being unnecessarily slow to approve life-saving drugs.
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Cultural Notes for 诟
In Chinese culture, public criticism can lead to social disgrace, and thus 诟 reflects the societal importance of maintaining face and dignity. The character captures the serious nature of insults that can damage a person's reputation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 诟
No, 诟 is more often found in written contexts like literature or formal speeches rather than in everyday conversations.