Meanings of 逅
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逅 is less commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for literary works or formal writing. Be careful not to confuse it with other words that imply meeting, such as 遇 (yù), which simply means 'to meet' without the nuance of surprise.
While 逅 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can enhance your understanding of more complex characters. Focus on recognizing how it combines with other characters to form phrases related to encounters, as this can enrich your vocabulary at higher levels.
Learners often misuse 逅 as a direct substitute for simpler terms like 遇, which can lead to awkward or overly formal expressions. For example, saying '我逅他在商店' (I '逅' him in the store) sounds unnatural; instead, use '我在商店遇到他'.
Pronunciation of 逅
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Etymology of 逅
Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 后 represents the sound.
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Case file: 逅
Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 后 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half后 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywalk
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 逅
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How to say to meet unexpectedly in Chinese
“to meet unexpectedly” in Chinese is逅
The character 逅 (hòu) means to meet unexpectedly or to encounter someone by chance. This term is often used in literary contexts and can convey a sense of serendipity or fate when two people meet unexpectedly, often implying a significant or memorable encounter.
When to use 逅
逅 is less commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for literary works or formal writing. Be careful not to confuse it with other words that imply meeting, such as 遇 (yù), which simply means 'to meet' without the nuance of surprise.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 逅 as a direct substitute for simpler terms like 遇, which can lead to awkward or overly formal expressions. For example, saying '我逅他在商店' (I '逅' him in the store) sounds unnatural; instead, use '我在商店遇到他'.
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Word Family of 逅
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Frequently Asked Questions about 逅
No, 逅 is more common in literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.
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