Meanings of 渠
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AI Study Notes for 渠
渠 (jù) vs 溪 (xī) — use 渠 for artificial or man-made water channels, while 溪 refers specifically to natural streams.
Learners often confuse 渠 with similar-sounding characters. Remember that 渠 is more specific to water-related contexts. It's generally informal and may not be commonly used in formal writing; instead, use more formal terms for 'canal' in official contexts.
Although 渠 is not listed in the HSK levels, it connects well with HSK 3 words related to water and nature, like 水 (water) and 河 (river). Focus on its usage in contexts that involve waterways or drainage systems to enhance comprehension.
Learners might confuse 渠 with similar-sounding characters like 取 (qǔ), which means 'to take.' Be careful not to mix their meanings; for example, saying '我去水渠' (wǒ qù shuǐ qú) should be '我去水流' (wǒ qù shuǐ liú) if referring to a water stream.
Pronunciation of 渠
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Etymology of 渠
A ditch 洰 made of wood 木; 洰 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 渠
- 1The giveawayA ditch 洰 made of wood 木; 洰 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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The character 渠 (jù) primarily refers to a stream or canal, often used in contexts related to water management or irrigation. It can also denote a drain or ditch, and in some dialects, it may refer to 'him.' This character can carry nuances depending on context, such as expressing incredulity with the phrase 'how can it be that?'
When to use 渠
Learners often confuse 渠 with similar-sounding characters. Remember that 渠 is more specific to water-related contexts. It's generally informal and may not be commonly used in formal writing; instead, use more formal terms for 'canal' in official contexts.
渠 or something close to it
渠 (jù) vs 溪 (xī) — use 渠 for artificial or man-made water channels, while 溪 refers specifically to natural streams.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 渠 with similar-sounding characters like 取 (qǔ), which means 'to take.' Be careful not to mix their meanings; for example, saying '我去水渠' (wǒ qù shuǐ qú) should be '我去水流' (wǒ qù shuǐ liú) if referring to a water stream.
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Grammar Patterns of 渠
渠 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 9 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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通过官方____道是压根儿搞不到票的.
You simply can't get a ticket through official channels.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 渠
In casual conversation, 渠 often refers to a ditch or canal, especially when discussing water flow or drainage.
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