Meanings of 仇
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AI Study Notes for 仇
仇 (chóu) vs 敌 (dí) — use 仇 for personal animosity or hatred, while 敌 refers to an enemy in a broader, often impersonal context.
Imagine a person (人) holding a grudge (仇) against someone else, surrounded by clouds of anger (the radical for enmity). You can visualize the 'chóu' sound as someone shouting in frustration, 'No, I can't forgive you!' This helps connect the character’s look and sound to its meaning.
Learners often confuse 仇 with similar-sounding words or characters, leading to errors in conveying animosity or hatred. It is typically used in more serious contexts, so avoid using it in light-hearted conversations. Common collocations include 仇恨 (hatred) and 仇敌 (enemy). Be careful with tone, as mispronunciation can alter meaning.
While 仇 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to themes of interpersonal relationships and emotions, relevant at higher HSK levels. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in literature and conversations about conflict to deepen their understanding of social dynamics.
In Chinese culture, the concept of 仇 can be linked to the idea of 'blood feuds' or longstanding family rivalries, which are significant in historical narratives and literature. This character can also be found in discussions about social inequalities and tensions, particularly in modern contexts.
Learners may mistakenly write 仇 with the wrong radicals, leading to confusing it with other characters like 愁 (chóu, meaning 'to worry'). Ensure you remember that 仇 relates directly to enmity and hatred.
Pronunciation of 仇
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Etymology of 仇
Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 九 represents the sound.
person
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Decomposition of 仇
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Grammar Patterns of 仇
仇 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 9 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
这件事使得村里邻里间反目成____。
The case has set neighbour against neighbour in the village.
Example Sentences for 仇 (10)
Cultural Notes for 仇
In Chinese culture, the concept of 仇 can be linked to the idea of 'blood feuds' or longstanding family rivalries, which are significant in historical narratives and literature. This character can also be found in discussions about social inequalities and tensions, particularly in modern contexts.
Word Family of 仇
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Frequently Asked Questions about 仇
Common phrases include 仇恨 (hatred) and 仇敌 (enemy). These expressions highlight the character's use in discussing emotional conflicts.