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遮 (zhē) - use 翳 when emphasizing concealment or shade, while 遮 focuses more on blocking or covering something.
This character is often used in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious with tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include phrases related to vision or concealment.
Although 翳 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to words about light and sight, such as 光 (guāng - light) and 影 (yǐng - shadow). Focus on recognizing the character's components and their meanings to enhance your vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 翳 with other similar-sounding words like 议 (yì - to discuss). An incorrect example would be using 议 when referring to shade, which should be 翳.
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Etymology of 翳
feather
Origin
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Decomposition of 翳
Parts
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How to say shade, screen; to hide, to screen in Chinese
“shade, screen; to hide, to screen” in Chinese is翳
The character 翳 (yì) primarily refers to shade or a screen that blocks light. It can also mean to hide or conceal something, and is used in contexts like describing a cataract that obscures vision. It conveys a sense of covering or protecting from direct exposure.
When to use 翳
This character is often used in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious with tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include phrases related to vision or concealment.
翳 or something close to it
遮 (zhē) - use 翳 when emphasizing concealment or shade, while 遮 focuses more on blocking or covering something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 翳 with other similar-sounding words like 议 (yì - to discuss). An incorrect example would be using 议 when referring to shade, which should be 翳.
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Grammar patterns of 翳
翳 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.
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云____蔽空,日色朦胧,经丛林这么一反射,又阴又湿的空气就给烤得热烘烘的.
The sun obscured by overcast, refracted from the jungle and heated the moist dark air.
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Synonyms include 遮 (zhē - to cover) and 影 (yǐng - shadow).
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