Meanings of 唆
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AI Study Notes for 唆
唆 (suō) vs 煽 (shān) — choose 唆 for inciting in a mischievous context, while 煽 emphasizes stirring up emotions or unrest.
Be cautious when using 唆, as it can carry negative connotations, especially when related to inciting trouble. It generally appears in informal contexts; using it in formal writing might seem inappropriate. Common collocations include 唆使 (to incite) and 唆动 (to instigate).
Although 唆 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, its meaning connects to other HSK words related to actions and influence. Focus on understanding its use in phrases and its implications in conversation.
Learners often confuse 唆 with 吸 (xī), which solely means 'to suck.' For example, saying '我唆这个糖果' (Wǒ suō zhège tángguǒ) instead of '我吸这个糖果' (Wǒ xī zhège tángguǒ) is incorrect when referring to sucking on candy.
Pronunciation of 唆
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Etymology of 唆
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 夋 represents the sound.
mouth
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Case file: 唆
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 夋 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half夋 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 唆
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How to say to suck in Chinese
“to suck” in Chinese is唆
The character 唆 (suō) primarily means 'to suck' or 'to incite.' It is often used in contexts where someone is inciting others to do something, potentially mischievous or harmful. Its meanings can vary slightly based on context, especially concerning the intent behind the action.
When to use 唆
Be cautious when using 唆, as it can carry negative connotations, especially when related to inciting trouble. It generally appears in informal contexts; using it in formal writing might seem inappropriate. Common collocations include 唆使 (to incite) and 唆动 (to instigate).
唆 or something close to it
唆 (suō) vs 煽 (shān) — choose 唆 for inciting in a mischievous context, while 煽 emphasizes stirring up emotions or unrest.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 唆 with 吸 (xī), which solely means 'to suck.' For example, saying '我唆这个糖果' (Wǒ suō zhège tángguǒ) instead of '我吸这个糖果' (Wǒ xī zhège tángguǒ) is incorrect when referring to sucking on candy.
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Grammar Patterns of 唆
唆 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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因为这点已经是众所周知了，我就不再啰____了。
I won't belabour the point, for this is a familiar story.
Example Sentences for 唆 (6)
Word Family of 唆
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 唆
唆 can mean 'to suck' in a literal sense or 'to incite' in a more figurative sense, often with negative implications.
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