Meanings of 逦
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AI Study Notes for 逦
蜿 (wān) — use 逦 (lǐ) for paths that are winding in a more gentle, flowing manner, while 蜿 (wān) emphasizes a more pronounced, twisting motion.
This character is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts, so it may not be suitable for formal or technical writing. Be careful with tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning; always use the third tone (lǐ). Common collocations include phrases related to nature, such as 'winding river' (蜿蜒的河流).
While 逦 is not currently included in HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other characters describing movement or nature, like 路 (lù, road) and 河 (hé, river). Focus on the context in which winding or meandering might be used to enhance your descriptive language skills.
Learners often confuse 逦 with other characters that have similar components but different meanings, such as 遥 (yáo, distant). A common mistake is to say '逦的路' (lǐ de lù) when the correct form is '蜿蜒的路' (wān yán de lù) for 'winding road.'
Pronunciation of 逦
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Etymology of 逦
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Case file: 逦
- 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half丽 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywalk
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 逦
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How to say winding, meandering in Chinese
“winding, meandering” in Chinese is逦
The character 逦 (lǐ) refers to something that is winding or meandering, often used to describe the path of a river or a road. It conveys a sense of movement that is not straight, suggesting beauty in complexity and natural flow.
When to use 逦
This character is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts, so it may not be suitable for formal or technical writing. Be careful with tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning; always use the third tone (lǐ). Common collocations include phrases related to nature, such as 'winding river' (蜿蜒的河流).
逦 or something close to it
蜿 (wān) — use 逦 (lǐ) for paths that are winding in a more gentle, flowing manner, while 蜿 (wān) emphasizes a more pronounced, twisting motion.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 逦 with other characters that have similar components but different meanings, such as 遥 (yáo, distant). A common mistake is to say '逦的路' (lǐ de lù) when the correct form is '蜿蜒的路' (wān yán de lù) for 'winding road.'
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Grammar Patterns of 逦
逦 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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东五峰山, 形如笔架, 迤____清秀, 直插云天.
East Wufengshan, shaped like a penholder, meandering handsome, straight into the sky.
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Word Family of 逦
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Frequently Asked Questions about 逦
Make sure to use the third tone, lǐ, where your pitch dips and then rises.
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