膬 (cuì) - Fragile & brittle

膬Tone 4

cuì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

膬 · cuì

Fragile;

brittle;

delicate;

crisp;

refers to something that is easily broken or fragile in texture.

Fragilebrittledelicate

Usage highlights

Fragile and brittleDelicate constitutionCrisp textureBrittle materialFragile healthEasily broken

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The biscuit is very crisp and fragile (饼干很膬).
  • Her health is delicate (她的身体很膬).
  • This porcelain is extremely brittle (这件瓷器非常膬).
  • The dried leaves are crisp to the touch (干叶子摸起来很膬).

Collocations

  • Fragile and brittle(膬脆)
  • Delicate constitution(膬质)
  • Crisp texture(膬感)
  • Brittle material(膬材)
  • Fragile health(膬体)
  • Easily broken(易膬)

Idioms

  • As fragile as ice(脆如冰膬)
  • Delicate like morning dew(膬若朝露)
  • Brittle bones and tender flesh(骨膬肉嫩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Often appears in classical texts describing fragile objects or delicate health conditions.
  • In medical contexts, it might describe brittle bones or fragile constitutions.

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