Meanings of 荡
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AI Study Notes for 荡
荡 (dàng) vs 摇 (yáo) — use 荡 for sweeping or washing motions, while 摇 specifically refers to shaking or swaying.
Be cautious of the character's nuanced meanings; it can imply both physical movement and a more abstract sense of wasting resources. It's often used in informal contexts, but can also appear in literature to evoke imagery of water and movement. Common collocations include '荡漾' (to ripple) and '荡涤' (to wash away).
This character is not included in the official HSK levels but connects well with words like '洗' (xǐ, to wash) and '动' (dòng, to move). Students should focus on recognizing its usage in phrases to understand its meanings better.
Learners often confuse 荡 with similar-sounding words like 烫 (tàng), which means to scald. For example, saying '我想荡水' (wǒ xiǎng dàng shuǐ) instead of '我想洗水' (wǒ xiǎng xǐ shuǐ) can lead to confusion, as the former implies a more abstract action rather than cleaning.
Pronunciation of 荡
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Etymology of 荡
Hot water 汤 wiping out plant life 艹; 汤 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 荡
- 1The giveawayHot water 汤 wiping out plant life 艹; 汤 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to wash in Chinese
“to wash” in Chinese is荡
The character 荡 (dàng) primarily means to wash, move, shake, or sweep away. It can also denote a sense of dissolute behavior or the idea of ripples in a pond. Commonly used in contexts involving cleaning, movement, or the act of dissipating something.
When to use 荡
Be cautious of the character's nuanced meanings; it can imply both physical movement and a more abstract sense of wasting resources. It's often used in informal contexts, but can also appear in literature to evoke imagery of water and movement. Common collocations include '荡漾' (to ripple) and '荡涤' (to wash away).
荡 or something close to it
荡 (dàng) vs 摇 (yáo) — use 荡 for sweeping or washing motions, while 摇 specifically refers to shaking or swaying.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 荡 with similar-sounding words like 烫 (tàng), which means to scald. For example, saying '我想荡水' (wǒ xiǎng dàng shuǐ) instead of '我想洗水' (wǒ xiǎng xǐ shuǐ) can lead to confusion, as the former implies a more abstract action rather than cleaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 荡
荡 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 8 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.
Complete the Sentence
这部电影最早在1957年上映，后被翻拍为《七侠____寇志》。
Originally released in 1957, the film was remade as "The Magnificent Seven".
Example Sentences for 荡 (10)
Word Family of 荡
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 荡
荡 can refer to washing or cleaning, but it can also imply a sense of frivolity or wastefulness, depending on the context.
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