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脆

cuì
adjective HSK 5 #7,415

Meanings

  1. 1 crisp; crunchy
  2. 2 brittle; fragile
  3. 3 clear and sharp (of voice/sound)

Examples

这个苹果很脆。
Zhège píngguǒ hěn cuì.
This apple is very crisp.
干脆一点，别犹豫了。
Gāncuì yīdiǎn, bié yóuyù le.
Be decisive — stop hesitating.
她的声音很清脆。
Tā de shēngyīn hěn qīngcuì.
Her voice is clear and bright.

Tips

usage
脆 has a very versatile range: 干脆 (gāncuì, simply/straightforward/decisive), 清脆 (qīngcuì, clear and crisp sound), 脆弱 (cuìruò, fragile). When describing food, 脆 always means a pleasant crunchiness.

Stroke Order

脆 cuì