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脆 (cuì): crisp, brittle

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 6adjective

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
crisp, brittle
Characters
1
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 6
Strokes
10
Radical
月
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • brittle
  • fragile
  • crisp
  • crunchy
  • clear and loud voice
  • neat
  • old variant of 脆[cui4]

Chinese explanation

  • 表示物体容易破碎、折断或碎裂,常用来形容食物咬起来容易碎、口感清爽,如脆苹果、脆饼
  • 也用来形容声音清亮、响亮,如清脆
  • 还可以形容人说话、做事干脆利落,不拖泥带水。

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Example sentences

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Mom sliced the cucumber thinly, mixed it with garlic paste and vinegar, and it tasted crisp and refreshing.

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This cookie had been left out too long and became soggy from the moisture, so it wasn't crispy anymore; it felt soft when bitten.

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Freshly fried dough sticks have a golden, crispy exterior; served with a bowl of hot soy milk, they are a common breakfast.

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Autumn arrived, and the apples on the tree were big and red; when you took a bite, the sound was crisp and the juice was sweet.

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