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AI Study Notes for 铤
This character is somewhat formal and not frequently used in colloquial speech, so learners may mistakenly use it in everyday contexts. Common collocations include phrases related to finance or manufacturing. Be cautious with pronunciation, ensuring you maintain the correct tone, as it can change the meaning.
Although 铤 (dìng) is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to other HSK-level words related to materials and movement. Students should focus on recognizing this character in written texts and understanding its specific contexts to enhance vocabulary.
Learners may confuse 铤 (dìng) with similar-sounding characters, such as 丁 (dīng), which means 'nail' or 'fourth.' For instance, saying '我买了铤' (I bought an ingot) might be incorrect in casual conversation; it would be better to clarify the context.
Pronunciation of 铤
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Etymology of 铤
Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 廷 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鋌.
metal
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Case file: 铤
Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 廷 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鋌.
- 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half廷 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymetal
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say ingots, metal bars; to hurry in Chinese
“ingots, metal bars; to hurry” in Chinese is铤
The character 铤 (dìng) primarily refers to 'metal ingots' or 'metal bars,' often used in contexts relating to metallurgy or finance. It can also mean 'to hurry' or describe a 'big arrow,' implying a sense of speed or direction. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in specific contexts related to industry or traditional practices.
When to use 铤
This character is somewhat formal and not frequently used in colloquial speech, so learners may mistakenly use it in everyday contexts. Common collocations include phrases related to finance or manufacturing. Be cautious with pronunciation, ensuring you maintain the correct tone, as it can change the meaning.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 铤 (dìng) with similar-sounding characters, such as 丁 (dīng), which means 'nail' or 'fourth.' For instance, saying '我买了铤' (I bought an ingot) might be incorrect in casual conversation; it would be better to clarify the context.
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Grammar Patterns of 铤
铤 functions as a four-character idiom (成语). Treat it as a fixed unit; it usually plays the role of a single adjective, adverb, or noun phrase inside the larger sentence. It carries 4 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.
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当然, 如果许多投资人放弃购买该公司的股份, 那些____而走险的人也许真的会赚更多的钱.
Indeed, if many investors abjure the listing , those who hold their noses and take the plunge might make even more money.
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Word Family of 铤
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Frequently Asked Questions about 铤
It is not commonly used in everyday language but can refer to metal ingots or the action of hurrying.
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