nuk6衄
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Definition
To bleed from the nose, ears, or gums; to shrink or retreat.
- technicalto bleed from the nose, ears, or gums
- to shrink or retreat
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How it's used
The character 衄 is almost exclusively found in formal medical texts or classical literature and is never used in everyday spoken Cantonese. When referring to a nosebleed, speakers use the compound 流鼻血. The term is highly specific to bleeding from the nose, ears, or gums, and is rarely used to describe general bleeding from a wound.
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Common mistake
Learners should avoid using 衄 in conversation as it will sound unnatural or archaic. Always use the common phrase 流鼻血 to describe the action of bleeding from the nose.
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Grammar guides
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