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Definition
To be choked on or have food stuck in the throat, or to be blunt and unyielding.
- to have food or a bone stuck in one's throat; to choke on
- blunt, stiff, or unyielding
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How it's used
Originally referring to a fish bone stuck in the throat, this term has evolved to describe a person who is tactless or overly direct. It carries a negative connotation of being abrasive or lacking social grace. Unlike simply being honest, being 骾 implies a lack of consideration for the listener's feelings.
Examples
He speaks very bluntly and always offends people.
Related words
Common phrases
to speak very bluntly
to have a very abrasive personality
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 哽, which specifically refers to choking on food. While 骾 can metaphorically relate to the feeling of a bone in the throat, it is used as an adjective for personality or speech style, not for the physical act of choking.
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Grammar guides
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