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恶 has 3 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
used in 惡心|恶心[e3 xin1]
evil; fierce; vicious
to hate; to loathe; ashamed
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nausea
vile
ugly
to worsen
malignant
malice
practical joke
sinister
fierce
Notice where 恶 sits in each complete thought.
I feel a little nauseous, but I'm unable to throw up.
Source: Tatoeba #420950 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe bad weather affected his health.
Source: Tatoeba #8933583 · CC BY 2.0 FRBollocks, where in God's name did I put my house keys?
Source: Tatoeba #10273865 · CC BY 2.0 FRHis paralysis is progressing, and soon he won't be able to get out of bed.
Source: Tatoeba #5574829 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe answer leads us to a vicious circle.
Source: Tatoeba #503262 · CC BY 2.0 FRThere was no malice intended in what she said.
Source: Tatoeba #2078466 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.