Meanings of 衢
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AI Study Notes for 衢
This character is more commonly found in written Chinese and may be considered formal. Learners often confuse it with similar characters, so pay attention to the context in which it is used, especially when referring to specific types of roads or intersections.
Although 衢 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other road-related terms like 路 (lù, road) and 交叉口 (jiāochā kǒu, intersection). Students should focus on recognizing it in reading materials that discuss transportation or urban planning.
Learners might confuse 衢 with similar characters like 路 (lù) or 途 (tú). For example, saying '我去路' (wǒ qù lù) instead of using 衢 in a context discussing a major intersection can lead to confusion.
Pronunciation of 衢
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Etymology of 衢
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- 1The meaning half行 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half瞿 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaystep
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 衢
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How to say highway; thoroughfare, intersection in Chinese
“highway; thoroughfare, intersection” in Chinese is衢
The character 衢 (qú) refers to a highway or thoroughfare, often indicating a place where multiple roads intersect. It conveys the idea of connectivity and accessibility, typically used in contexts related to transportation and travel.
When to use 衢
This character is more commonly found in written Chinese and may be considered formal. Learners often confuse it with similar characters, so pay attention to the context in which it is used, especially when referring to specific types of roads or intersections.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 衢 with similar characters like 路 (lù) or 途 (tú). For example, saying '我去路' (wǒ qù lù) instead of using 衢 in a context discussing a major intersection can lead to confusion.
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Word Family of 衢
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Frequently Asked Questions about 衢
It is pronounced as 'qú' with a rising tone.
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