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While 佥 typically conveys a sense of unanimity, it can sometimes be confused with similar terms like 所有 (suǒyǒu) meaning 'all' in a broader sense. Use it in formal contexts to emphasize collective agreement. Be mindful of the tone; 佥 is always pronounced as qiān, not with other tones.
Although 佥 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to words like 全 (quán - all) and 一致 (yīzhì - unanimous). Learners should focus on recognizing its usage in formal texts and practice reading sentences where it appears.
Learners often confuse 佥 with similar characters like 全 or 所有. For example, saying '他们都是佥' to mean 'They all are' is incorrect; it should be '他们都是所有的人'.
Pronunciation of 佥
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Etymology of 佥
Simplified form of 僉. Depicts multiple people (人) opening their mouths (口) to speak together, representing the meaning "together" or "all".
Many people gathered 亼 under one roof
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Simplified form of 僉. Depicts multiple people (人) opening their mouths (口) to speak together, representing the meaning "together" or "all".
- 1The giveawayMany people gathered 亼 under one roof
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say all, together, unanimous in Chinese
“all, together, unanimous” in Chinese is佥
The character 佥 (qiān) means 'all' or 'together,' often used to describe a unanimous agreement or collective action. It is commonly found in formal contexts, especially in legal or official documents, where consensus is critical.
When to use 佥
While 佥 typically conveys a sense of unanimity, it can sometimes be confused with similar terms like 所有 (suǒyǒu) meaning 'all' in a broader sense. Use it in formal contexts to emphasize collective agreement. Be mindful of the tone; 佥 is always pronounced as qiān, not with other tones.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 佥 with similar characters like 全 or 所有. For example, saying '他们都是佥' to mean 'They all are' is incorrect; it should be '他们都是所有的人'.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 佥
You can use 佥 in a sentence like '他们对此事的看法是佥的,' meaning 'They have a unanimous view on this matter.'
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