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AI Study Notes for 哆
Be careful not to confuse 哆 with similar-sounding characters, as it is less commonly used in everyday conversation. It tends to appear in literary or poetic contexts. Common collocations include phrases describing shivering or trembling.
Although 哆 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it shares themes with other HSK words related to emotions and physical sensations. Students should practice the tones and look for contexts in which quivering or trembling might be expressed.
Learners often mispronounce 哆, confusing it with other tones, such as 嗄 (shà) or 多 (duō). Be mindful of the context to avoid mixing it up with common words like '多' (many).
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Etymology of 哆
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 多 represents the sound.
mouth
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Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 多 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half多 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say quiver in Chinese
“quiver” in Chinese is哆
The character 哆 (duō) primarily means to quiver or tremble, often used to describe a physical reaction to cold or fear. It can also refer to a type of woolen cloth used in traditional Chinese garments, showcasing its connection to textiles in Chinese culture.
When to use 哆
Be careful not to confuse 哆 with similar-sounding characters, as it is less commonly used in everyday conversation. It tends to appear in literary or poetic contexts. Common collocations include phrases describing shivering or trembling.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 哆, confusing it with other tones, such as 嗄 (shà) or 多 (duō). Be mindful of the context to avoid mixing it up with common words like '多' (many).
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Grammar Patterns of 哆
哆 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 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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他手指____嗦着从口袋里取出相机.
With trembling fingers, he removed the camera from his pocket.
Example Sentences for 哆 (5)
Word Family of 哆
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Frequently Asked Questions about 哆
You can use 哆 to describe someone shivering from cold, like '他在寒冷中哆嗦。' (He is shivering in the cold.)
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