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活
huó
Description
"活"最常见的意思是活着、有生命。
"活" most commonly means to be alive or have life.
它也可以指人做的工作，或者形容东西很灵活、不死板。
It can also refer to a person's job or describe something as flexible and not rigid.
Meanings
活huó
to live; to be alive
这条鱼还活着。
This fish is still alive.
活huó
alive; living
他画的鱼像活的一样。
The fish he painted look alive.
活huó
work; job; task
今天的活儿很多。
There is a lot of work today.
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Notes
- Nuance
活 as a noun (活儿) often means manual or physical work, common in speech.
- Etymology
originally meaning flowing water, extended to 'lively' and 'alive'.
In videos
“别提了，直播这活干不了了，设备被人收了。”
“所以其实现在，那很活在当下嘛。很当下。”
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