Meanings of 翮
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AI Study Notes for 翮
Learners often confuse 翮 with similar characters related to feathers or birds, such as 羽 (yǔ, feather) and 翅 (chì, wing). This term is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may appear in literary or artistic contexts. Pay attention to its tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
While 翮 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to vocabulary involving nature and writing, such as 羽 (yǔ) and 笔 (bǐ, pen). Students should focus on recognizing its structure and pronunciation, linking it to other vocabulary about birds and writing.
Learners may mistakenly use 翮 interchangeably with 羽 (yǔ), thinking they mean the same thing. For example, saying '我喜欢这个羽' (I like this feather) when they meant '翮' is incorrect; use '我喜欢这个翮' instead.
Pronunciation of 翮
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Etymology of 翮
feather
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Case file: 翮
- 1The meaning half羽 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half鬲 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayfeather
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say quill, feather stem in Chinese
“quill, feather stem” in Chinese is翮
The character 翮 (hé) refers to a quill or the feather stem of a bird's feather. It is often used in contexts related to writing instruments or the natural elements of birds, emphasizing the structure that supports the feather's body. This word can also metaphorically relate to concepts of support or foundation.
When to use 翮
Learners often confuse 翮 with similar characters related to feathers or birds, such as 羽 (yǔ, feather) and 翅 (chì, wing). This term is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may appear in literary or artistic contexts. Pay attention to its tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 翮 interchangeably with 羽 (yǔ), thinking they mean the same thing. For example, saying '我喜欢这个羽' (I like this feather) when they meant '翮' is incorrect; use '我喜欢这个翮' instead.
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Word Family of 翮
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Frequently Asked Questions about 翮
You might say, '这支翮是用来写字的' (This quill is used for writing).
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