Meanings of 窕
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AI Study Notes for 窕
Use 窕 in more formal contexts, especially when describing beauty or elegance. Common collocations include phrases like 窕丽 (tiǎo lì) meaning 'charming and beautiful.' Watch out for tone errors, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning entirely.
While 窕 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it enriches your comprehension of descriptive adjectives. Focus on how it connects with other adjectives describing beauty and elegance, such as 美丽 (měi lì) and 优雅 (yōu yǎ).
Learners often confuse 窕 with similar-sounding characters like 调 (tiáo), which means 'to adjust' or 'to tune.' For example, saying '我觉得她很调' instead of '我觉得她很窕' can lead to misunderstandings.
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Etymology of 窕
Phonosemantic compound. 穴 represents the meaning and 兆 represents the sound.
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Case file: 窕
Phonosemantic compound. 穴 represents the meaning and 兆 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half穴 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half兆 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaycave
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say slender; quiet, modest; charming in Chinese
“slender; quiet, modest; charming” in Chinese is窕
The character 窕 (tiǎo) conveys the meanings of being slender, gentle, and elegant. It is often used to describe a person, particularly a woman, who possesses a quiet charm and gracefulness. The nuance of this word suggests a sense of modesty and tranquility, making it suitable in contexts that highlight beauty and refinement.
When to use 窕
Use 窕 in more formal contexts, especially when describing beauty or elegance. Common collocations include phrases like 窕丽 (tiǎo lì) meaning 'charming and beautiful.' Watch out for tone errors, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning entirely.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 窕 with similar-sounding characters like 调 (tiáo), which means 'to adjust' or 'to tune.' For example, saying '我觉得她很调' instead of '我觉得她很窕' can lead to misunderstandings.
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Grammar Patterns of 窕
窕 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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这些孩子当中,有的白晰圆胖, 有的黑而窈____.
Some of those children were fair and rounded, others dark and elf - like.
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Word Family of 窕
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Frequently Asked Questions about 窕
It refers to qualities like modesty, quiet charm, and elegance, often used to describe women.
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