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March 24, 2026
敪duó(duo2)
The character 敪 (duó) primarily means 'to weigh' or 'to cut.' It can also imply entering a place without an invitation, which carries a slightly negative connotation. This character is often used in contexts related to measuring or assessing items, as well as discussing social interactions where boundaries may be crossed.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, weighing and measuring accurately is crucial, especially in markets and trade. This character reflects the importance of precision in transactions and interactions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a scale weighing something, with a knife cutting through it. The left side of the character (毛) looks like a scale, while the right side (刀) represents a knife. Picture someone weighing and cutting fresh vegetables for a dish, which helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 敪
duó(duo2)
1to weigh; to cut; to enter without being invited
2to come without being invited
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敪Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 敪
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a scale weighing something, with a knife cutting through it. The left side of the character (毛) looks like a scale, while the right side (刀) represents a knife. Picture someone weighing and cutting fresh vegetables for a dish, which helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 敪 with similar-sounding words. It is more commonly used in informal contexts. Common collocations include phrases involving weighing items or discussing unauthorized entries, so context is key to understanding its use.
HSK Study Tips
Since 敪 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is essential to focus on its components: the knife (刀) and the scale (毛). Connecting this character with others that deal with measurement or cutting can help reinforce your understanding.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, weighing and measuring accurately is crucial, especially in markets and trade. This character reflects the importance of precision in transactions and interactions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 敪 with similar characters such as 刀 (knife) and 量 (measure), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我会用刀来量这个' (I will use a knife to measure this) instead of '我会用秤来量这个' (I will use a scale to measure this) is a common error.
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Cultural Notes for 敪
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, weighing and measuring accurately is crucial, especially in markets and trade. This character reflects the importance of precision in transactions and interactions.
Frequently Asked Questions about 敪
In social contexts, 敪 can refer to entering someone's space or home without an invitation, implying a breach of social etiquette.
The pronunciation is 'duó,' with a rising tone. Practice saying it in different sentences to get comfortable.
There are no widely recognized idiomatic expressions specifically using 敪, but it can be used in phrases related to cutting or weighing.
