Meanings of 晷
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AI Study Notes for 晷
This character is mostly used in historical or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Learners might confuse it with similar characters, so pay attention to the context in which it appears. It is not commonly used in modern Chinese.
Although 晷 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects with themes of time and nature, which are common in HSK vocabulary. Focus on understanding related characters like 时间 (shíjiān, time) and 日 (rì, sun) to build a broader vocabulary.
Learners may mistakenly use 晷 in modern contexts where it is not appropriate. For example, saying '我用晷看时间' (Wǒ yòng guǐ kàn shíjiān) is incorrect; instead, use '我用钟表看时间' (Wǒ yòng zhōngbiǎo kàn shíjiān) for 'I use a clock to tell time.'
Pronunciation of 晷
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Etymology of 晷
sun
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Case file: 晷
- 1The meaning half日 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half咎 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaysun
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say the sun's shadow; sundial; time in Chinese
“the sun's shadow; sundial; time” in Chinese is晷
The character 晷 (guǐ) refers to the sun's shadow, particularly in the context of a sundial. It represents the concept of measuring time based on the position of the sun, which is a traditional method used in ancient Chinese timekeeping.
When to use 晷
This character is mostly used in historical or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Learners might confuse it with similar characters, so pay attention to the context in which it appears. It is not commonly used in modern Chinese.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 晷 in modern contexts where it is not appropriate. For example, saying '我用晷看时间' (Wǒ yòng guǐ kàn shíjiān) is incorrect; instead, use '我用钟表看时间' (Wǒ yòng zhōngbiǎo kàn shíjiān) for 'I use a clock to tell time.'
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Grammar Patterns of 晷
晷 carries one core meaning. 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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作为计时器,漏刻的使用比日____史为普遍.
Many ancient Chinese men of letters left behind beautiful verses about the clepsydra.
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Word Family of 晷
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Frequently Asked Questions about 晷
It is pronounced as 'guǐ'.
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