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AI Study Notes for 疑虑
疑惑 (yíhuò) - use 疑虑 when referring to feelings of doubt in a decision, while 疑惑 is more about confusion or puzzlement regarding a situation.
This term is generally used in more formal contexts, especially when discussing feelings of uncertainty in decision-making. A common collocation is '产生疑虑' (chǎnshēng yílǜ), meaning 'to develop doubts.' Be careful with tones, as mispronouncing either character can change the meaning entirely.
While 疑虑 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to concepts of uncertainty found in HSK 4 vocabulary, such as '担心' (dānxīn, to worry) and '不确定' (bùquèdìng, uncertain). Focus on using this term in contexts that involve decision-making.
Learners often confuse 疑虑 with simpler terms like '怀疑' (huáiyí, to suspect), which implies a more active doubt. For example, saying '我对他的能力有怀疑' (Wǒ duì tā de nénglì yǒu huáiyí) is correct, but using 疑虑 here would be awkward.
Pronunciation of 疑虑
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Component Characters
How to say hesitation in Chinese
“hesitation” in Chinese is疑虑
疑虑 refers to feelings of doubt or hesitation regarding something. It is commonly used in contexts where individuals are uncertain about a decision or situation, often indicating a lack of confidence or trust in the outcome.
When to use 疑虑
This term is generally used in more formal contexts, especially when discussing feelings of uncertainty in decision-making. A common collocation is '产生疑虑' (chǎnshēng yílǜ), meaning 'to develop doubts.' Be careful with tones, as mispronouncing either character can change the meaning entirely.
疑虑 or something close to it
疑惑 (yíhuò) - use 疑虑 when referring to feelings of doubt in a decision, while 疑惑 is more about confusion or puzzlement regarding a situation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 疑虑 with simpler terms like '怀疑' (huáiyí, to suspect), which implies a more active doubt. For example, saying '我对他的能力有怀疑' (Wǒ duì tā de nénglì yǒu huáiyí) is correct, but using 疑虑 here would be awkward.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 疑虑
You can say '他对这个计划有疑虑' (Tā duì zhège jìhuà yǒu yílǜ), meaning 'He has doubts about this plan.'
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