Meanings of 聵
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AI Study Notes for 聵
A common mistake is to confuse 聵 (kuì) with 听 (tīng), which means 'to listen'. 聵 is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language, so it's best suited for written contexts, such as medical reports. Be careful with tone pronunciation; 'kuì' is pronounced with a falling tone, which is crucial for clarity.
Although 聵 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of related terms in the context of disabilities or sensory impairments. Focus on recognizing the character's components, especially the phonetic radical, to aid with pronunciation.
Learners sometimes confuse 聵 (kuì) with 聋 (lóng), which is a more frequently used term for 'deaf'. For example, saying '他是聵的' instead of '他是聋的' would be incorrect.
Pronunciation of 聵
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Etymology of 聵
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Case file: 聵
- 1The meaning half耳 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half貴 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayear
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 聵
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How to say deaf in Chinese
“deaf” in Chinese is聵
The character 聵 (kuì) means 'deaf' in Mandarin. It is used to describe a lack of hearing ability, and can be applied in both medical contexts and everyday discussions about auditory impairments. This character emphasizes the state of not being able to hear sounds or noises.
When to use 聵
A common mistake is to confuse 聵 (kuì) with 听 (tīng), which means 'to listen'. 聵 is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language, so it's best suited for written contexts, such as medical reports. Be careful with tone pronunciation; 'kuì' is pronounced with a falling tone, which is crucial for clarity.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes confuse 聵 (kuì) with 聋 (lóng), which is a more frequently used term for 'deaf'. For example, saying '他是聵的' instead of '他是聋的' would be incorrect.
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Word Family of 聵
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Frequently Asked Questions about 聵
In everyday conversation, people might use the phrase 听不见 (tīng bù jiàn), which means 'cannot hear', rather than the formal 聵.
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