Meanings of 褪
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AI Study Notes for 褪
褪 (tuì) vs 脱 (tuō) — use 褪 for fading or stripping away, while 脱 specifically means to take off clothing.
Be cautious not to confuse 褪 with similar verbs like 脱 (tuō), which also means to take off but is more commonly used for clothing. This verb is typically used in informal contexts, and collocations include 褪色 (to fade in color) and 褪去 (to strip away).
Although 褪 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, its meaning connects with basic verbs about actions like 脱 (tuō) and 涂 (tú). Focus on understanding its usage in describing changes over time or processes of removal.
Learners often confuse 褪 with 脱, using 褪 when they mean to say 'take off' clothing. For example, saying '我想褪衣服' (I want to 褪 my clothes) is incorrect; it should be '我想脱衣服'.
Pronunciation of 褪
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Etymology of 褪
Th take off 退 clothing 衤; 退 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 褪
- 1The giveawayTh take off 退 clothing 衤; 退 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to strip, to undress; to fade, to fall off in Chinese
“to strip, to undress; to fade, to fall off” in Chinese is褪
The character 褪 (tuì) primarily means to strip or undress, often in the context of removing clothing. It can also refer to the fading of colors or the shedding of feathers, making it applicable in both physical and metaphorical contexts, such as losing vibrancy over time.
When to use 褪
Be cautious not to confuse 褪 with similar verbs like 脱 (tuō), which also means to take off but is more commonly used for clothing. This verb is typically used in informal contexts, and collocations include 褪色 (to fade in color) and 褪去 (to strip away).
褪 or something close to it
褪 (tuì) vs 脱 (tuō) — use 褪 for fading or stripping away, while 脱 specifically means to take off clothing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 褪 with 脱, using 褪 when they mean to say 'take off' clothing. For example, saying '我想褪衣服' (I want to 褪 my clothes) is incorrect; it should be '我想脱衣服'.
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Grammar Patterns of 褪
褪 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 7 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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所有颜色都会____色——尤其是在阳光直射下。
All colour fades— especially under the impact of direct sunlight.
Example Sentences for 褪 (10)
Word Family of 褪
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Frequently Asked Questions about 褪
While 褪 typically refers to physical changes like color or clothing, it can metaphorically imply fading feelings, but this is less common.
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