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While 厥 can refer to a person in a formal context, learners often confuse it with more common pronouns like 他 (tā) or 她 (tā). It's typically used in written Chinese rather than spoken. Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a rising tone, which is different from the falling tone of similar characters.
Though 厥 is not part of the standard HSK levels, it connects to the theme of pronouns found in HSK 2 and 3. Students should focus on differentiating between different pronouns and their appropriate contexts, as well as understanding the nuances of formal vs. informal language.
Learners often mistakenly use 厥 in spoken contexts where 他 or 她 would be more appropriate. For example, saying 厥去商店了 instead of 他去商店了 (He went to the store) is incorrect; the first person should be used only in formal writing.
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How to say personal pronoun; he, she, it in Chinese
“personal pronoun; he, she, it” in Chinese is厥
The character 厥 (jué) is a personal pronoun that translates to 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'their' in English, often used in formal contexts. It can also mean 'to faint' or 'to lose consciousness', highlighting a physical state of unawareness. It is less commonly used in modern spoken Chinese, primarily appearing in literary texts or formal writings.
When to use 厥
While 厥 can refer to a person in a formal context, learners often confuse it with more common pronouns like 他 (tā) or 她 (tā). It's typically used in written Chinese rather than spoken. Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a rising tone, which is different from the falling tone of similar characters.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 厥 in spoken contexts where 他 or 她 would be more appropriate. For example, saying 厥去商店了 instead of 他去商店了 (He went to the store) is incorrect; the first person should be used only in formal writing.
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Grammar patterns of 厥
厥 functions as a pronoun — it stands in for a noun. Use it in the same positions as nouns (subject before verb, object after). Plurals are formed by adding 们 (我们, 他们). It carries 7 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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No, 厥 is rarely used in spoken Chinese and is more appropriate for formal writing or literature.
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