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脏 (zāng) - use 骯 (āng) for a stronger moral implication than simply unclean.
Be careful not to confuse 骯 with similar characters that also mean 'dirty,' such as 脏 (zāng). 骯 is more formal and can carry a stronger negative connotation. It is typically used in written language rather than in casual conversation.
While 骯 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to other words related to cleanliness, such as 干净 (gānjìng - clean). Focus on recognizing its usage in formal writing and expanding vocabulary related to cleanliness.
Learners often confuse 骯 with 脏 (zāng), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying 骯衣服 (āng yīfú) instead of 脏衣服 (zāng yīfú) for 'dirty clothes' is a common mistake.
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Etymology of 骯
Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and 亢 represents the sound. Simplified form of 骯.
bone
Origin
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Decomposition of 骯
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How to say dirty, filthy in Chinese
“dirty, filthy” in Chinese is骯
The character 骯 (āng) means 'dirty' or 'filthy.' It is often used to describe something that is unclean or morally corrupt. Common usage contexts include discussing physical cleanliness or metaphorically describing someone's character or behavior.
When to use 骯
Be careful not to confuse 骯 with similar characters that also mean 'dirty,' such as 脏 (zāng). 骯 is more formal and can carry a stronger negative connotation. It is typically used in written language rather than in casual conversation.
骯 or something close to it
脏 (zāng) - use 骯 (āng) for a stronger moral implication than simply unclean.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 骯 with 脏 (zāng), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying 骯衣服 (āng yīfú) instead of 脏衣服 (zāng yīfú) for 'dirty clothes' is a common mistake.
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Word Family of 骯
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Frequently Asked Questions about 骯
It is pronounced as 'āng'.
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