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秃 (tū, bald) vs 光秃 (guāngtū, bare) — use 秃 for living beings or direct descriptions, while 光秃 emphasizes the absence of any covering or vegetation.
Be cautious with the tone when using 秃, as it can carry negative connotations if referring to a person's appearance. Common collocations include 秃头 (tū tóu, bald head) and 秃嘴 (tū zuǐ, bluntly spoken). Usage may vary in formality, so consider the context before using it casually.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 秃 connects with other descriptive adjectives and nouns. Focus on using it in various contexts, such as describing people or objects, to build a richer vocabulary. Practice its pronunciation and tones to ensure clarity in conversation.
Learners often confuse 秃 with similar-sounding words, leading to incorrect meanings. For example, saying 头发秃 (tóu fà tū) instead of 秃头 (tū tóu) can be incorrect; the correct phrase emphasizes the baldness first.
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Etymology of 秃
Grains of hair 禾 on a person's head 几
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How to say bald in Chinese
“bald” in Chinese is秃
The character 秃 (tū) primarily means 'bald' or 'hairless,' often used to describe a person or an animal without hair, particularly on the head. Additionally, it can mean 'blunt' in a figurative sense, referring to objects that are not sharp or to speech that is direct and lacking subtlety.
When to use 秃
Be cautious with the tone when using 秃, as it can carry negative connotations if referring to a person's appearance. Common collocations include 秃头 (tū tóu, bald head) and 秃嘴 (tū zuǐ, bluntly spoken). Usage may vary in formality, so consider the context before using it casually.
秃 or something close to it
秃 (tū, bald) vs 光秃 (guāngtū, bare) — use 秃 for living beings or direct descriptions, while 光秃 emphasizes the absence of any covering or vegetation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 秃 with similar-sounding words, leading to incorrect meanings. For example, saying 头发秃 (tóu fà tū) instead of 秃头 (tū tóu) can be incorrect; the correct phrase emphasizes the baldness first.
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Grammar Patterns of 秃
秃 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 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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他戴帽以遮斑____。
He wears a cap to cover a spot of baldness.
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It can be used in both contexts, but be aware of the potential negative connotation when referring to someone's baldness.
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