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打 (dǎ) - use '揍' when emphasizing a rough or aggressive beating, whereas '打' can imply hitting in a broader, less aggressive sense.
Be mindful of the informal connotation of '揍'; using it in formal contexts may seem inappropriate. Common collocations include phrases like '揍人' (to hit someone) and '揍得很惨' (to beat up badly). Ensure to use the correct tone when pronouncing it, as mispronunciation could lead to misunderstandings.
As an HSK 6 word, '揍' is useful for discussing more advanced topics, like conflict or physical actions in narratives. Students should focus on learning related verbs and phrases that describe physical actions to expand their vocabulary.
Learners often confuse '揍' with '打' (dǎ), thinking they are interchangeable. '打' is more general and can mean to hit in various contexts, while '揍' specifically emphasizes beating up or attacking someone. For example, saying '我揍他' (I hit him) is correct, but saying '我打他' (I beat him) may imply a different context.
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Etymology of 揍
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How to say to beat up in Chinese
“to beat up” in Chinese is揍
The verb '揍' (zòu) means to strike or beat someone, often implying physical aggression. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe fighting or attacking someone, usually in a somewhat casual or humorous tone. The nuance can vary based on context, sometimes indicating playful roughhousing or serious violence.
When to use 揍
Be mindful of the informal connotation of '揍'; using it in formal contexts may seem inappropriate. Common collocations include phrases like '揍人' (to hit someone) and '揍得很惨' (to beat up badly). Ensure to use the correct tone when pronouncing it, as mispronunciation could lead to misunderstandings.
揍 or something close to it
打 (dǎ) - use '揍' when emphasizing a rough or aggressive beating, whereas '打' can imply hitting in a broader, less aggressive sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '揍' with '打' (dǎ), thinking they are interchangeable. '打' is more general and can mean to hit in various contexts, while '揍' specifically emphasizes beating up or attacking someone. For example, saying '我揍他' (I hit him) is correct, but saying '我打他' (I beat him) may imply a different context.
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Grammar Patterns of 揍
揍 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 3 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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萨拉要是捉住她，会狠狠____她一顿的。
If Sarah caught her, she would get a thrashing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 揍
While its primary meaning relates to physical aggression, it can also describe breaking something in a more general sense.
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