Meanings of 衰竭
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 衰竭
Podcast: 衰竭
Podcast: 衰竭
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 衰竭
衰退 (shuāituì) refers to a decline or deterioration in quality or condition, while 衰竭 (shuāijié) specifically indicates a state of extreme depletion or failure.
衰竭 is often used in formal medical discussions, so it's important to use it in appropriate contexts, such as while discussing health or medical conditions. Common collocations include '心脏衰竭' (heart failure) and '体力衰竭' (physical exhaustion). Watch out for tone errors, as mispronouncing the first tone can change the meaning.
While 衰竭 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be useful for students at the advanced level (HSK 5 or 6) to understand medical terminology. Focus on recognizing it in medical literature or discussions, and practice using it in context to enhance your vocabulary.
A common mistake is using 衰竭 to refer to general fatigue without medical context; instead, use 疲劳 (pi2lao2) for that. Another mistake is mispronouncing the tones, which can change the intended meaning significantly.
Pronunciation of 衰竭
Drill the tone of 衰竭 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Component Characters
How to say organ failure in Chinese
“organ failure” in Chinese is衰竭
衰竭 (shuai1 jie2) refers to a state of extreme weakness or depletion, often used in medical contexts to describe organ failure or severe exhaustion. It conveys a sense of something that has diminished or is no longer functioning effectively, whether physically or metaphorically.
When to use 衰竭
衰竭 is often used in formal medical discussions, so it's important to use it in appropriate contexts, such as while discussing health or medical conditions. Common collocations include '心脏衰竭' (heart failure) and '体力衰竭' (physical exhaustion). Watch out for tone errors, as mispronouncing the first tone can change the meaning.
衰竭 or something close to it
衰退 (shuāituì) refers to a decline or deterioration in quality or condition, while 衰竭 (shuāijié) specifically indicates a state of extreme depletion or failure.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is using 衰竭 to refer to general fatigue without medical context; instead, use 疲劳 (pi2lao2) for that. Another mistake is mispronouncing the tones, which can change the intended meaning significantly.
Write 衰竭
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 衰竭 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions about 衰竭
Use 衰竭 when discussing severe health issues, particularly in medical contexts or when describing extreme fatigue.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 衰竭?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.