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AI Study Notes for 跛
跛 (lame) vs 瘸 (crippled) — use 跛 for temporary or less severe conditions, while 瘸 implies a more permanent or severe disability.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 跛 (bǒ) as it is a third tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced. This term is generally used in more formal or clinical settings rather than casual conversations. Common collocations include 跛脚 (lame foot) and 跛行 (to limp).
While 跛 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of medical or descriptive language. Focus on the radicals and how they relate to movement, as well as practice using it in sentences about health.
Learners often confuse 跛 with 瘸 (quē), which also means 'lame' but is used in different contexts. For example, saying '我跛了' (Wǒ bǒ le) is incorrect when referring to a chronic condition; use '我瘸了' (Wǒ quē le) instead.
Pronunciation of 跛
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Etymology of 跛
Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 皮 represents the sound.
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Case file: 跛
Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 皮 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half足 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half皮 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayfoot
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say lame in Chinese
“lame” in Chinese is跛
The character 跛 (bǒ) refers to someone who is lame or has difficulty walking due to an injury or disability. It can also describe the action of limping. This term is often used in medical contexts or discussions about mobility.
When to use 跛
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 跛 (bǒ) as it is a third tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced. This term is generally used in more formal or clinical settings rather than casual conversations. Common collocations include 跛脚 (lame foot) and 跛行 (to limp).
跛 or something close to it
跛 (lame) vs 瘸 (crippled) — use 跛 for temporary or less severe conditions, while 瘸 implies a more permanent or severe disability.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 跛 with 瘸 (quē), which also means 'lame' but is used in different contexts. For example, saying '我跛了' (Wǒ bǒ le) is incorrect when referring to a chronic condition; use '我瘸了' (Wǒ quē le) instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 跛
跛 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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那男孩因____脚被人讥笑, 变得羞怯而压抑.
Having been laughed at for his lameness, the boy became shy and inhibited.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 跛
You can say '他走路的时候有点儿跛' (Tā zǒulù de shíhòu yǒudiǎn er bǒ) which means 'He walks with a bit of a limp.'
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