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While 謂 is used in formal writing, avoid using it in casual conversation as it may sound overly sophisticated. Be careful with its tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (wèi), which can be confused with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 謂之 (wèi zhī), meaning 'to call it' or 'to refer to it as.'
Although 謂 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to higher-level vocabulary related to language and expression. Focus on its usage in written contexts and its relationship to synonyms such as 说 (shuō) and 告诉 (gàosù), which are more commonly used in everyday speech.
Learners often confuse 謂 with 说 (shuō) due to their similar meanings, mistakenly using 謂 in casual conversations. For instance, saying 謂我觉得 (wèi wǒ juédé) instead of 说我觉得 (shuō wǒ juédé) is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 謂
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Etymology of 謂
Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 胃 represents the sound. Simplified form of 謂.
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Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 胃 represents the sound. Simplified form of 謂.
- 1The meaning half言 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half胃 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayspeech
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to call, to say, to tell; name, title; meaning in Chinese
“to call, to say, to tell; name, title; meaning” in Chinese is謂
The character 謂 (wèi) primarily means 'to say' or 'to call.' It is often used in formal contexts, particularly in literature and philosophy, to indicate how something is named or referred to. Additionally, it can denote the meaning or significance attributed to a term or concept.
When to use 謂
While 謂 is used in formal writing, avoid using it in casual conversation as it may sound overly sophisticated. Be careful with its tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (wèi), which can be confused with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 謂之 (wèi zhī), meaning 'to call it' or 'to refer to it as.'
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 謂 with 说 (shuō) due to their similar meanings, mistakenly using 謂 in casual conversations. For instance, saying 謂我觉得 (wèi wǒ juédé) instead of 说我觉得 (shuō wǒ juédé) is incorrect.
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Word Family of 謂
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Frequently Asked Questions about 謂
You can say 謂我所知 (wèi wǒ suǒ zhī) which means 'to say according to what I know.'
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