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咼 is primarily used in informal contexts, so it may not be suitable for formal conversations or written communication. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure the tone is correct when pronouncing 'guō' to avoid misunderstandings.
Although not part of the official HSK vocabulary, 咼 can be understood by learners familiar with characters related to communication. Focus on the components of the character, especially the mouth radical, to help you recall its meaning.
Learners often confuse 咼 with the character 嘴 (zuǐ), which also relates to the mouth but means 'mouth' specifically. Ensure you use 咼 when referring to chatting or gossiping, not just the physical mouth.
Pronunciation of 咼
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Etymology of 咼
A jaw 口 bone 冎
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Case file: 咼
- 1The giveawayA jaw 口 bone 冎
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Decomposition of 咼
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How to say to chat, to gossip, to jaw, to talk; mouth in Chinese
“to chat, to gossip, to jaw, to talk; mouth” in Chinese is咼
The character 咼 (guō) refers to the act of chatting or gossiping, often in a casual and informal setting. It conveys a sense of lively conversation, typically among friends or acquaintances, and can imply lighthearted or trivial exchanges of information.
When to use 咼
咼 is primarily used in informal contexts, so it may not be suitable for formal conversations or written communication. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure the tone is correct when pronouncing 'guō' to avoid misunderstandings.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 咼 with the character 嘴 (zuǐ), which also relates to the mouth but means 'mouth' specifically. Ensure you use 咼 when referring to chatting or gossiping, not just the physical mouth.
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Word Family of 咼
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Frequently Asked Questions about 咼
Yes, 咼 is used in informal settings among friends, but might not be as common as other terms for talking.
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