Meanings of 逵
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AI Study Notes for 逵
Be cautious not to confuse 逵 with similar characters that describe narrower paths or alleys. It is more formal, typically used in written contexts related to infrastructure. Common collocations include 逵口 (crossroad) and 大逵 (main thoroughfare).
Although 逵 is not part of the HSK curriculum, understanding it can enhance comprehension of related terms in urban contexts. Focus on the radicals that denote movement and pathways to connect with other characters at this level, such as 路 (lù, road) and 行 (xíng, to walk).
Learners often mistakenly use 逵 to refer to smaller streets or paths, leading to incorrect contexts. Remember to reserve 逵 for larger thoroughfares and crossroads.
Pronunciation of 逵
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Etymology of 逵
walk
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Case file: 逵
- 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half坴 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywalk
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 逵
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How to say thoroughfare, crossroads in Chinese
“thoroughfare, crossroads” in Chinese is逵
The character 逵 (kuí) refers to a thoroughfare or crossroads, signifying an intersection where multiple paths meet. It conveys the idea of connectivity and movement, often used in contexts related to transportation and urban planning.
When to use 逵
Be cautious not to confuse 逵 with similar characters that describe narrower paths or alleys. It is more formal, typically used in written contexts related to infrastructure. Common collocations include 逵口 (crossroad) and 大逵 (main thoroughfare).
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 逵 to refer to smaller streets or paths, leading to incorrect contexts. Remember to reserve 逵 for larger thoroughfares and crossroads.
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Word Family of 逵
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Frequently Asked Questions about 逵
It is pronounced as 'kuí' with a rising tone.
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