Definition
荒 (huāng) is a verb meaning 'to become overgrown or rusty from neglect' — it focuses on the result of neglecting land or a skill. 生疏 (shēngshū) is an adjective describing the state of being unfamiliar or out of practice, but does not imply neglect as the cause. 野 (yě) is an adjective for 'wild, uncultivated' and cannot be used as a verb.
verb
to become overgrown or desolate from neglect (of land, fields)to become out of practice (of a skill, e.g. writing, playing an instrument)
Easily confused
- 慌huānglook-alikepanicky; flustered; nervous
- 黄huángsound-alikeyellow (the color)
- 晃huàngsound-aliketo sway, to shake
- 晃huàngsound-aliketo shake, to sway, to rock
Examples
- 荒，。Zhè kuài dì huāng le hǎo jǐ nián, zhǎng mǎn le cǎo.This piece of land has been neglected for years and is overgrown with weeds.
- ，荒。Wǒ hěn jiǔ méi tán qín, shǒu dōu huāng le.I haven't played piano for a long time, so my hands are out of practice.
- 荒，。Bié huāng le nǐ de shǒuyì, duō liàn liàn.Don't let your craft be neglected — practice more.
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