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A common mistake is confusing the pronunciation with 'xià,' which refers to downward movement. 厦 is typically used in formal contexts, such as architecture or geography, and is often found in discussions about urban development. Pay attention to the tone to avoid mixing it up with other similar-sounding words.
Although 厦 is not included in the standard HSK levels, understanding this character can enhance your vocabulary related to buildings and cities. Focus on recognizing its usage in place names and combining it with other relevant characters like 大 (dà) for 'big' or 高 (gāo) for 'tall.'
Learners often mispronounce 厦 as 'xià' instead of the correct 'shà' when referring to buildings. Another mistake is using it interchangeably with related words for smaller structures, such as 房子 (fángzi) for 'house.'
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Etymology of 厦
Phonosemantic compound. 厂 represents the meaning and 夏 represents the sound. Simplified form of 廈.
building
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Decomposition of 厦
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How to say tall building in Chinese
“tall building” in Chinese is厦
The character 厦 (shà) primarily refers to a tall building or mansion. It is often used in the context of modern architecture and can also be an abbreviation for Xiamen (厦门), a coastal city in Fujian province. In various contexts, it denotes structures that are significant in size or importance.
When to use 厦
A common mistake is confusing the pronunciation with 'xià,' which refers to downward movement. 厦 is typically used in formal contexts, such as architecture or geography, and is often found in discussions about urban development. Pay attention to the tone to avoid mixing it up with other similar-sounding words.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 厦 as 'xià' instead of the correct 'shà' when referring to buildings. Another mistake is using it interchangeably with related words for smaller structures, such as 房子 (fángzi) for 'house.'
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Grammar patterns of 厦
厦 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 10 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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谁让你进入这大____的?
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Word Family of 厦
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Frequently asked questions about 厦
In the context of Xiamen, 厦 is an abbreviation for 厦门, which means 'door of the mansion,' referring to the city's significance as a gateway to trade.
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