Meanings of 狈
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AI Study Notes for 狈
窘 (jiǒng) - use 狈 (bèi) when emphasizing a state of distress with a sense of sympathy, while 窘 (jiǒng) focuses more on embarrassment or awkwardness in a difficult situation.
This character is often used in literary or dramatic contexts to describe someone's plight. Be careful not to confuse 狈 with similar-sounding words; use it in formal writing or storytelling rather than casual conversation to maintain the appropriate tone.
Although 狈 is not listed in the HSK, understanding it can enhance your vocabulary related to emotions and states of being. Pay attention to how it can be paired with verbs like 'to be' (是) or adjectives to describe someone's condition.
Learners often confuse 狈 with the character 恼 (nǎo), which means to be annoyed or troubled. Remember that 狈 specifically relates to being wretched or distressed, not just troubled.
Pronunciation of 狈
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Etymology of 狈
Phonosemantic compound. 犭 represents the meaning and 贝 represents the sound. Simplified form of 狽.
dog
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Case file: 狈
Phonosemantic compound. 犭 represents the meaning and 贝 represents the sound. Simplified form of 狽.
- 1The meaning half犭 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half贝 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaydog
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 狈
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How to say a legendary wolf in Chinese
“a legendary wolf” in Chinese is狈
The character 狈 (bèi) refers to a state of distress or being in a difficult situation. It can be used to describe someone who is wretched or in a predicament, often evoking a sense of sympathy. Additionally, it is connected to a legendary wolf, symbolizing cunning and survival in challenging circumstances.
When to use 狈
This character is often used in literary or dramatic contexts to describe someone's plight. Be careful not to confuse 狈 with similar-sounding words; use it in formal writing or storytelling rather than casual conversation to maintain the appropriate tone.
狈 or something close to it
窘 (jiǒng) - use 狈 (bèi) when emphasizing a state of distress with a sense of sympathy, while 窘 (jiǒng) focuses more on embarrassment or awkwardness in a difficult situation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 狈 with the character 恼 (nǎo), which means to be annoyed or troubled. Remember that 狈 specifically relates to being wretched or distressed, not just troubled.
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Grammar Patterns of 狈
狈 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
?澍宸廴____?蛋彼幔0蛋氨酸和亮氨酸.
Cottonseed meal is deficient in lysine, methionine and leucine.
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Word Family of 狈
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 狈
It's not commonly used in casual conversation, but it can describe someone in a difficult situation.
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