Meanings of 濁
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AI Study Notes for 濁
浑 (hún) - use 濁 (zhuó) for describing something specifically dirty or turbid, while 浑 (hún) can imply a mixture or muddiness without the same connotation of impurity.
濁 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about environmental issues or cleanliness. Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced with a second tone, and mispronouncing it may confuse it with similar sounding words.
While 濁 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK Level 4 words that discuss nature and the environment. Focus on recognizing contexts where water quality and cleanliness are discussed to better understand its usage.
Learners often confuse 濁 with 清 (qīng), which means clear. A common mistake is saying 濁水 (dirty water) when referring to clean water instead, which should be 清水 (qīng shuǐ).
Pronunciation of 濁
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Etymology of 濁
A pond 氵 growing scum 蜀
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Case file: 濁
- 1The giveawayA pond 氵 growing scum 蜀
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say dirty, filthy, muddy, turbid in Chinese
“dirty, filthy, muddy, turbid” in Chinese is濁
The character 濁 (zhuó) refers to something that is dirty, filthy, muddy, or turbid, often in the context of water or liquids. It conveys a sense of impurity and is commonly used to describe substances that are not clear or clean.
When to use 濁
濁 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about environmental issues or cleanliness. Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced with a second tone, and mispronouncing it may confuse it with similar sounding words.
濁 or something close to it
浑 (hún) - use 濁 (zhuó) for describing something specifically dirty or turbid, while 浑 (hún) can imply a mixture or muddiness without the same connotation of impurity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 濁 with 清 (qīng), which means clear. A common mistake is saying 濁水 (dirty water) when referring to clean water instead, which should be 清水 (qīng shuǐ).
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Word Family of 濁
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Frequently Asked Questions about 濁
Common phrases include 濁水 (dirty water) and 濁音 (muddled sound), which can refer to unclear audio.
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