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AI Study Notes for 酡
酡 (tuó) vs 红 (hóng) — use 酡 when emphasizing a flushed complexion often linked to emotions or alcohol, while 红 refers to the general color red.
酡 is often used in literary contexts or to describe someone who has been drinking, making it less common in everyday conversation. Be cautious with its use in formal situations, as it may be seen as too casual or informal. A common collocation is 酡颜 (tuó yán), meaning 'flushed face.'
Although 酡 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to the character 红 (hóng), meaning 'red,' which is fundamental in HSK levels. Learners should focus on the context of usage and how emotions are often expressed in Chinese through color-related terms.
Learners may confuse 酡 with other characters related to color, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我脸上酡' (wǒ liǎn shàng tuó) is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我脸上红' (wǒ liǎn shàng hóng) for 'my face is red.'
Pronunciation of 酡
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Etymology of 酡
wine
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- 1The meaning half酉 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half它 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywine
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say ruddy, flushed in Chinese
“ruddy, flushed” in Chinese is酡
The character 酡 (tuó) describes a ruddy or flushed complexion, often associated with emotions such as excitement or embarrassment, and commonly used to refer to the facial redness that can result from drinking alcohol. It conveys a sense of warmth and vitality, frequently appearing in literary or descriptive contexts.
When to use 酡
酡 is often used in literary contexts or to describe someone who has been drinking, making it less common in everyday conversation. Be cautious with its use in formal situations, as it may be seen as too casual or informal. A common collocation is 酡颜 (tuó yán), meaning 'flushed face.'
酡 or something close to it
酡 (tuó) vs 红 (hóng) — use 酡 when emphasizing a flushed complexion often linked to emotions or alcohol, while 红 refers to the general color red.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 酡 with other characters related to color, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我脸上酡' (wǒ liǎn shàng tuó) is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我脸上红' (wǒ liǎn shàng hóng) for 'my face is red.'
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Frequently Asked Questions about 酡
No, 酡 is more commonly found in literary texts or descriptive writing rather than in everyday speech.
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