Meanings of 嘱
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AI Study Notes for 嘱
嘱 (urge) vs 嘱托 (entrust) — use 嘱 when emphasizing the act of urging someone directly, while 嘱托 implies a sense of entrusting a responsibility or task.
嘱 is often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or serious conversations. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you use the correct tone, as it is pronounced with the third tone (zhǔ). Common collocations include 嘱咐 (to instruct) and 嘱托 (to entrust).
While嘱 is not included in the standard HSK vocabulary, it connects with themes of communication and instruction found in HSK levels 3 and 4. Focus on its usage in formal contexts and learn related terms like 嘱咐 to enhance your understanding.
Learners often confuse 嘱 with similar characters like 祝 (to wish) and use it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying '我祝你成功' (I urge you to succeed) should be corrected to '我嘱你成功', as the latter conveys a stronger sense of instruction.
Pronunciation of 嘱
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Etymology of 嘱
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 属 represents the sound. Simplified form of 囑.
mouth
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Case file: 嘱
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 属 represents the sound. Simplified form of 囑.
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half属 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to enjoin in Chinese
“to enjoin” in Chinese is嘱
The character 嘱 (zhǔ) means to enjoin or to urge someone to do something. It conveys a sense of strong recommendation, instruction, or imploring, often in contexts where guidance or a serious request is necessary, such as in wills or important advice.
When to use 嘱
嘱 is often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or serious conversations. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you use the correct tone, as it is pronounced with the third tone (zhǔ). Common collocations include 嘱咐 (to instruct) and 嘱托 (to entrust).
嘱 or something close to it
嘱 (urge) vs 嘱托 (entrust) — use 嘱 when emphasizing the act of urging someone directly, while 嘱托 implies a sense of entrusting a responsibility or task.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 嘱 with similar characters like 祝 (to wish) and use it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying '我祝你成功' (I urge you to succeed) should be corrected to '我嘱你成功', as the latter conveys a stronger sense of instruction.
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Grammar Patterns of 嘱
嘱 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 4 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.
Complete the Sentence
“把她从你的遗____中删去，”他的侄子催促道。
"Cut her out of your will," urged his nephew.
Example Sentences for 嘱 (9)
Cultural Notes for 嘱
In Western cultures, the concept of giving instructions or advice may be less formalized and can be perceived as a personal choice rather than a cultural obligation, unlike the emphasis placed on such duties in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 嘱
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嘱
嘱 is more commonly found in formal or written contexts rather than casual conversations, where simpler verbs might be used.
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