Meanings of 摧
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AI Study Notes for 摧
毁 (huǐ) - use 摧 when emphasizing forceful destruction, while 毁 focuses more on causing damage or ruin.
Common mistakes include confusing 摧 with similar verbs like 破 (pò), which means 'to break' but lacks the nuance of destruction. This term is more formal and is often used in written contexts, such as literature or reports. Be mindful of the tone, as using 破 in place of 摧 can change the severity of what you are trying to express.
While 摧 is not typically found in HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to other verbs of destruction like 破坏 (pòhuài) and 摧毁 (cuīhuǐ). Students at higher levels should focus on the context in which they use these verbs, especially in describing both physical and emotional damage.
Learners often confuse 摧 with 破坏 (pòhuài), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '这房子被破坏了' instead of the more appropriate '这房子被摧毁了' when referring to complete destruction can lead to misunderstanding.
Pronunciation of 摧
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Etymology of 摧
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Case file: 摧
- 1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half崔 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhand
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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“to break” in Chinese is摧
The character 摧 (cuī) means to break, destroy, or devastate something. It is often used in contexts involving physical destruction, such as demolishing a building, or metaphorically, such as repressing emotions or ideas. The nuance conveys a sense of forceful or violent removal.
When to use 摧
Common mistakes include confusing 摧 with similar verbs like 破 (pò), which means 'to break' but lacks the nuance of destruction. This term is more formal and is often used in written contexts, such as literature or reports. Be mindful of the tone, as using 破 in place of 摧 can change the severity of what you are trying to express.
摧 or something close to it
毁 (huǐ) - use 摧 when emphasizing forceful destruction, while 毁 focuses more on causing damage or ruin.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 摧 with 破坏 (pòhuài), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '这房子被破坏了' instead of the more appropriate '这房子被摧毁了' when referring to complete destruction can lead to misunderstanding.
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Grammar Patterns of 摧
摧 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 6 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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即使是最有天赋的人也可能会被错误的导师____毁自信。
Even the most gifted can have confidence destroyed by the wrong instructor.
Example Sentences for 摧 (4)
Word Family of 摧
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 摧
Phrases like 摧毁 (cuīhuǐ) which means 'to destroy' and 摧残 (cuīcán) which means 'to mutilate' are common.
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