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This term is more commonly used in informal settings when discussing bodily functions like hiccups or belching. A common mistake is to confuse it with the more formal terms for vomiting, which might not convey the same casual tone.
Though 嗝 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to other words related to bodily functions and sounds at HSK Level 2 or 3, such as 吃 (chī, eat) and 喝 (hē, drink). Focus on pronunciation and the sound it represents.
Learners often misuse 嗝 when discussing nausea or illness and may confuse it with 吐 (tǔ, to vomit). For example, saying '我嗝了' (I hiccuped) instead of '我吐了' (I vomited) if they mean to indicate vomiting.
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Etymology of 嗝
mouth
Origin
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Decomposition of 嗝
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How to say the cackling of a fowl; to gag, to vomit in Chinese
“the cackling of a fowl; to gag, to vomit” in Chinese is嗝
The character 嗝 (gé) primarily refers to the sound of a hiccup or belch. It can also imply the act of gagging or vomiting, often used in informal contexts. This word captures both the sound and the bodily reaction associated with these actions.
When to use 嗝
This term is more commonly used in informal settings when discussing bodily functions like hiccups or belching. A common mistake is to confuse it with the more formal terms for vomiting, which might not convey the same casual tone.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 嗝 when discussing nausea or illness and may confuse it with 吐 (tǔ, to vomit). For example, saying '我嗝了' (I hiccuped) instead of '我吐了' (I vomited) if they mean to indicate vomiting.
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Grammar patterns of 嗝
嗝 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 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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刚才一口吞下整个鸡蛋，她现在还在打____。
She was still hiccuping from the egg she had swallowed whole.
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You can say, '我吃得太快了，嗝，真不好意思！' (I ate too fast, hic, I'm really embarrassed!)
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