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Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 餮 (tiè); it is a fourth tone which can be confused with the first tone (tiē). It is typically used in formal contexts, particularly in literature or discussions about mythical creatures. Common collocations include 饕餮 (tāo tiè), which refers to a mythological gluttonous beast.
Although 餮 is not included in the HSK list, it connects to other characters related to food and consumption. Focus on understanding its usage in literary contexts and its relation to 饕餮, which is a more commonly encountered term in HSK materials.
Learners often confuse 餮 with similar sounding words like 餌 (ěr), which means bait. For example, saying 餮鱼 (tiè yú) instead of 餌鱼 (ěr yú) would be incorrect, as it changes the intended meaning from gluttonous fish to bait fish.
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Etymology of 餮
eat
Origin
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Decomposition of 餮
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How to say glutton, greedy person; insatiable dragon in Chinese
“glutton, greedy person; insatiable dragon” in Chinese is餮
The character 餮 (tiè) refers to a person who is gluttonous or greedy, often associated with insatiable desires. It also has historical connotations related to the mythological dragon, representing excess and indulgence. This character is commonly used in literary contexts and is often seen in phrases describing excessive consumption.
When to use 餮
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 餮 (tiè); it is a fourth tone which can be confused with the first tone (tiē). It is typically used in formal contexts, particularly in literature or discussions about mythical creatures. Common collocations include 饕餮 (tāo tiè), which refers to a mythological gluttonous beast.
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Learners often confuse 餮 with similar sounding words like 餌 (ěr), which means bait. For example, saying 餮鱼 (tiè yú) instead of 餌鱼 (ěr yú) would be incorrect, as it changes the intended meaning from gluttonous fish to bait fish.
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It is pronounced as tiè in the fourth tone.
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