Meanings of 扉
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AI Study Notes for 扉
While 扉 is formal and often used in written contexts, it might not be familiar in everyday conversation where simply using '门' (mén) for door suffices. Be careful with tone; the first tone (fēi) is crucial, as mispronouncing it may lead to misunderstandings.
Though 扉 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your architectural and literary vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing it in reading materials about buildings or literature.
Learners often confuse 扉 with 门, using it in informal contexts where 门 is more appropriate. For example, saying '我打开了扉' (wǒ dǎkāi le fēi) instead of '我打开了门' (wǒ dǎkāi le mén) would sound odd.
Pronunciation of 扉
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Etymology of 扉
Phonosemantic compound. 户 represents the meaning and 非 represents the sound.
door
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Case file: 扉
Phonosemantic compound. 户 represents the meaning and 非 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half户 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half非 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaydoor
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say door panel in Chinese
“door panel” in Chinese is扉
The character 扉 (fēi) refers to a door panel or a door that has only one leaf, rather than a double door. It is commonly used in architectural contexts and can imply a certain elegance or simplicity in design.
When to use 扉
While 扉 is formal and often used in written contexts, it might not be familiar in everyday conversation where simply using '门' (mén) for door suffices. Be careful with tone; the first tone (fēi) is crucial, as mispronouncing it may lead to misunderstandings.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 扉 with 门, using it in informal contexts where 门 is more appropriate. For example, saying '我打开了扉' (wǒ dǎkāi le fēi) instead of '我打开了门' (wǒ dǎkāi le mén) would sound odd.
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Grammar Patterns of 扉
扉 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 2 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.
Complete the Sentence
他那高昂的声音洞彻心____。
His soaring voice cuts straight to the heart.
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Word Family of 扉
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Frequently Asked Questions about 扉
No, 扉 is more formal and is typically used in literary or architectural contexts.
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