Meanings of 掇
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AI Study Notes for 掇
捡 (jiǎn) - use 掇 when emphasizing careful selection, while 捡 focuses more on picking up items without the same nuance of selection.
Learners often confuse 掇 with the similar-sounding character 拾 (shí), which also means to pick up but is more commonly used in everyday language. 掇 is slightly more formal. Remember to use the correct tone and context to avoid confusion.
Although 掇 is not in any HSK level, it shares the common theme of gathering with related words like 收 (shōu, to collect) and 挑 (tiāo, to pick). Focus on using it in phrases that convey collection or careful selection to reinforce its meaning.
Learners might mistakenly use 掇 in contexts where 拾 would be more appropriate, such as saying '我掇了一个球' instead of '我拾了一个球' (I picked up a ball). Always consider the formality of the situation when choosing between these words.
Pronunciation of 掇
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Etymology of 掇
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Case file: 掇
- 1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half叕 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhand
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to pick up, to gather, to collect in Chinese
“to pick up, to gather, to collect” in Chinese is掇
The character 掇 (duō) means to pick up, gather, or collect something. It is commonly used in contexts involving the collection of items or the act of picking things up, such as fruits, objects, or even ideas. This character conveys a sense of careful selection and accumulation.
When to use 掇
Learners often confuse 掇 with the similar-sounding character 拾 (shí), which also means to pick up but is more commonly used in everyday language. 掇 is slightly more formal. Remember to use the correct tone and context to avoid confusion.
掇 or something close to it
捡 (jiǎn) - use 掇 when emphasizing careful selection, while 捡 focuses more on picking up items without the same nuance of selection.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly use 掇 in contexts where 拾 would be more appropriate, such as saying '我掇了一个球' instead of '我拾了一个球' (I picked up a ball). Always consider the formality of the situation when choosing between these words.
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Grammar Patterns of 掇
掇 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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他们从未被撺____去冒这样的风险。
They have never been actively encouraged to take such risks.
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Word Family of 掇
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Frequently Asked Questions about 掇
You can use it in a sentence like '我去公园里掇花' (Wǒ qù gōngyuán lǐ duō huā), meaning 'I go to the park to pick flowers.'
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