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AI Study Notes for 霄
Be cautious with the tone; xiāo is pronounced with a high level tone (first tone), which can be confused with other similar-sounding words. In informal contexts, you may hear it used poetically, while formal usage often appears in literature or classical texts. Common collocations include phrases that describe beautiful skies.
While 霄 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary, it’s beneficial for learners aiming for HSK level 5 and above, especially those focusing on literary language. Connecting it with related words like '天' (tiān, sky) and '云' (yún, cloud) can deepen understanding.
Learners often confuse 霄 (xiāo) with similar characters like '桥' (qiáo, bridge) due to phonetic similarities. Remember, 霄 relates to the sky and has a first tone, while '桥' has a second tone and means bridge.
Pronunciation of 霄
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Etymology of 霄
To look like 肖 rain 雨; 肖 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 霄
- 1The giveawayTo look like 肖 rain 雨; 肖 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say clouds, mist; sky in Chinese
“clouds, mist; sky” in Chinese is霄
The character 霄 (xiāo) primarily refers to the sky or heavens, often associated with clouds and mist. It conveys a sense of grandeur and expansiveness, and can be used in literary contexts to evoke beauty or serenity. You might encounter this character in poetry or discussions about nature.
When to use 霄
Be cautious with the tone; xiāo is pronounced with a high level tone (first tone), which can be confused with other similar-sounding words. In informal contexts, you may hear it used poetically, while formal usage often appears in literature or classical texts. Common collocations include phrases that describe beautiful skies.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 霄 (xiāo) with similar characters like '桥' (qiáo, bridge) due to phonetic similarities. Remember, 霄 relates to the sky and has a first tone, while '桥' has a second tone and means bridge.
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Grammar Patterns of 霄
霄 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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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他被她迷得神魂颠倒，连孩子都抛到了九____云外。
He became so besotted with her that even his children were forgotten.
Example Sentences for 霄 (4)
Word Family of 霄
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 霄
You might hear phrases like '霄汉' (xiāo hàn), which refers to the vast sky, or '霄云' (xiāo yún), meaning clouds in the sky.
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