Meanings of 睦
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AI Study Notes for 睦
睦 (harmony) vs 和 (peace) — use 睦 when emphasizing amiable relationships, while 和 is broader, often referring to peace in a more general sense.
A common mistake is using 睦 in overly formal contexts, as it is more suitable for informal or familial relationships. Be cautious with similar-sounding words; for instance, mixing it up with '慕' (mù, to admire) can lead to confusion.
Although 睦 is not in the official HSK levels, it relates to words around the theme of relationships and community, such as 和 (hé, harmony) and 友 (yǒu, friend). Focus on practicing context usage to grasp its nuances.
Learners often confuse 睦 with 和 (hé), which also means harmony but in a broader sense. For example, saying '我们家和' (Our family harmony) instead of '我们家睦' can lead to a less specific meaning.
Pronunciation of 睦
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Etymology of 睦
Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 坴 represents the sound.
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Case file: 睦
Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 坴 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half坴 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayeye
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say amicable in Chinese
“amicable” in Chinese is睦
The character 睦 (mù) refers to a state of harmony and amiability among individuals or groups. It is commonly used in contexts involving relationships and community, emphasizing peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding.
When to use 睦
A common mistake is using 睦 in overly formal contexts, as it is more suitable for informal or familial relationships. Be cautious with similar-sounding words; for instance, mixing it up with '慕' (mù, to admire) can lead to confusion.
睦 or something close to it
睦 (harmony) vs 和 (peace) — use 睦 when emphasizing amiable relationships, while 和 is broader, often referring to peace in a more general sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 睦 with 和 (hé), which also means harmony but in a broader sense. For example, saying '我们家和' (Our family harmony) instead of '我们家睦' can lead to a less specific meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 睦
睦 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
我们可以想象有那么一天所有人都和____地生活在一起。
We can see a day where all people live side by side.
Example Sentences for 睦 (3)
Word Family of 睦
Compound Meaning
What does 和睦 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 睦
You can say '我们家睦邻友好' (Our family lives harmoniously with our neighbors).
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