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嘲 (cháo) vs 嗤 (chī): Use 嗤 for a dismissive laugh, while 嘲 implies a more explicit mockery or ridicule.
While 嗤 is primarily informal, it can be used in both spoken and written contexts. Be cautious not to use it in overly formal situations, as it can come off as disrespectful. Common collocations include 嗤之以鼻 (chī zhī yǐ bí), meaning to scoff at.
Though 嗤 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it aligns well with other expressive verbs in the HSK curriculum. Students should focus on its emotional connotations and practice using it in context to express disbelief or ridicule.
Learners often confuse 嗤 with similar sounding words like 吃 (chī, to eat), leading to incorrect usage in contexts involving food or consumption. For example, saying '我嗤饭' instead of '我吃饭' (I eat rice) is incorrect; use 嗤 only for ridicule.
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Etymology of 嗤
To laugh 蚩 out loud 口; 蚩 also provides the pronunciation
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How to say to laugh at, to ridicule, to sneer at; to snort in Chinese
“to laugh at, to ridicule, to sneer at; to snort” in Chinese is嗤
The character 嗤 (chī) conveys the act of laughing at someone or something in a derisive manner, often implying mockery or scorn. It is commonly used in contexts where someone expresses disdain or disbelief, such as when reacting to an absurd statement or action.
When to use 嗤
While 嗤 is primarily informal, it can be used in both spoken and written contexts. Be cautious not to use it in overly formal situations, as it can come off as disrespectful. Common collocations include 嗤之以鼻 (chī zhī yǐ bí), meaning to scoff at.
嗤 or something close to it
嘲 (cháo) vs 嗤 (chī): Use 嗤 for a dismissive laugh, while 嘲 implies a more explicit mockery or ridicule.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 嗤 with similar sounding words like 吃 (chī, to eat), leading to incorrect usage in contexts involving food or consumption. For example, saying '我嗤饭' instead of '我吃饭' (I eat rice) is incorrect; use 嗤 only for ridicule.
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Grammar patterns of 嗤
嗤 carries 5 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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要是在6个月前，她会对这个想法____之以鼻。
Six months ago she would have laughed at the idea.
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You can say, '他对这个主意嗤之以鼻' (Tā duì zhège zhǔyì chī zhī yǐ bí), meaning 'He scoffed at this idea.'
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