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AI Study Notes for 籁
Be careful not to confuse 籁 with other similar-sounding characters that refer to different types of musical instruments. This term is more poetic and may not be used in everyday conversation, so it's suitable for formal or literary contexts. Common collocations include 籁音 (làiyīn, 'the sound of the bamboo flute').
Although 籁 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 4 words related to music and sounds, such as 音乐 (yīnyuè, 'music') and 声音 (shēngyīn, 'sound'). Students should focus on the context in which specific musical terms are used.
Learners often confuse 籁 with similar characters like 赖 (lài, 'to rely on') due to their phonetic similarity. A common mistake is using 籁 in informal contexts, where a more common term for music might be expected.
Pronunciation of 籁
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Etymology of 籁
Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 赖 represents the sound. Simplified form of 籟.
flute
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Case file: 籁
Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 赖 represents the sound. Simplified form of 籟.
- 1The meaning half⺮ carries the sense.
- 2The sound half赖 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayflute
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say bamboo flute; flute, pipe; a musical note in Chinese
“bamboo flute; flute, pipe; a musical note” in Chinese is籁
The character 籁 (lài) primarily refers to a type of bamboo flute or pipe. It can also denote musical notes or sounds produced by wind instruments, particularly those with reeds. This character is often used in poetic or artistic contexts to evoke natural and harmonious sounds.
When to use 籁
Be careful not to confuse 籁 with other similar-sounding characters that refer to different types of musical instruments. This term is more poetic and may not be used in everyday conversation, so it's suitable for formal or literary contexts. Common collocations include 籁音 (làiyīn, 'the sound of the bamboo flute').
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 籁 with similar characters like 赖 (lài, 'to rely on') due to their phonetic similarity. A common mistake is using 籁 in informal contexts, where a more common term for music might be expected.
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Grammar Patterns of 籁
籁 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 4 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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万____何寂然, 柿子园头犹烂漫, 凄清冬月寒.
How calm. The persimmon orchard. Under the wintry moon.
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Word Family of 籁
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Frequently Asked Questions about 籁
籁 is commonly associated with traditional Chinese music, particularly in folk and classical pieces that feature bamboo instruments.
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