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绝缘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
绝缘juéyuánto have no contact withHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #24735, Very Hard
绝缘juéyuánto be cut off fromHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #24735, Very Hard
绝缘juéyuán(electricity) to insulateHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #24735, Very Hard
juéyuán(jue2yuan2) T2
  1. 1to have no contact with
  2. 2to be cut off from
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March 24, 2026

绝缘(絕緣)juéyuán(jue2yuan2)

绝缘 (jue2 yuan2) means to insulate or to be cut off from contact. It is commonly used in both electrical contexts, referring to materials that prevent the passage of electricity, and in social contexts, indicating a lack of connection or interaction with others.

Strokes21Frequency#24735DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, the concept of insulation is not only relevant to electrical engineering but also reflects a broader cultural value of maintaining boundaries in social relationships, indicating the importance of personal space and individual identity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a superhero named Jue who wears a special suit (元) that insulates him from electricity. The suit keeps him safe, just like materials that provide 绝缘 (insulation) keep electrical wires safe from contact.

Meanings of 绝缘

juéyuán(jue2yuan2)
1to have no contact with
2to be cut off from
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About 绝缘

绝缘Simplified
絕緣Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 绝缘

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 绝缘 with similar-sounding terms that imply connection or interaction. This term is more technical and is often used in formal contexts, particularly in science and engineering. Common collocations include 绝缘材料 (insulating materials) and 绝缘体 (insulator).

HSK Study Tips

While 绝缘 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be related to other words about electricity and technology. Students should focus on the context of technical language and how it applies to everyday discussions about technology.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 绝缘 to mean 'to isolate' in a social context without understanding its technical implications. For example, saying '我和他绝缘' (wǒ hé tā juéyuán) to mean 'I want to isolate myself from him' is incorrect; a better choice would be 隔离.

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Component Characters

绝juéto cut short
HSK 79 strokes纟
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缘yuáncause
12 strokes纟
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How to say to have no contact with in Chinese

“to have no contact with” in Chinese is绝缘juéyuán

绝缘 (jue2 yuan2) means to insulate or to be cut off from contact. It is commonly used in both electrical contexts, referring to materials that prevent the passage of electricity, and in social contexts, indicating a lack of connection or interaction with others.

When to use 绝缘

Be careful not to confuse 绝缘 with similar-sounding terms that imply connection or interaction. This term is more technical and is often used in formal contexts, particularly in science and engineering. Common collocations include 绝缘材料 (insulating materials) and 绝缘体 (insulator).

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 绝缘 to mean 'to isolate' in a social context without understanding its technical implications. For example, saying '我和他绝缘' (wǒ hé tā juéyuán) to mean 'I want to isolate myself from him' is incorrect; a better choice would be 隔离.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绝缘

绝缘 specifically refers to insulation, particularly in electrical terms, while 隔离 (ge2 li2) implies isolation or separation more generally.

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