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When using 厩, it's important to remember that it is more specific to the housing of livestock rather than just any barn or storage. It is typically used in a more formal or literary context rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include '马厩' (horse stable) and '牛厩' (cattle barn).
Although 厩 is not in the official HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other words related to animals and farming, such as '马' (horse) and '牛' (cow). Focus on recognizing how characters related to animals often involve specific structures or environments.
Learners often confuse 厩 with 仓 (cāng), which means a general warehouse or storage. Remember that 厩 specifically pertains to animal housing, while 仓 is broader. An incorrect example would be saying '我去仓' (I go to the warehouse) when referring to animals; the correct term would be '我去厩'.
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Etymology of 厩
Phonosemantic compound. 厂 represents the meaning and 既 represents the sound. Simplified form of 廄.
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How to say stable; barnyard in Chinese
“stable; barnyard” in Chinese is厩
The character 厩 (jiù) refers to a stable or barn, specifically a structure used for housing animals such as horses or cattle. It is commonly used in rural contexts and can also imply a place of care and maintenance for livestock.
When to use 厩
When using 厩, it's important to remember that it is more specific to the housing of livestock rather than just any barn or storage. It is typically used in a more formal or literary context rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include '马厩' (horse stable) and '牛厩' (cattle barn).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 厩 with 仓 (cāng), which means a general warehouse or storage. Remember that 厩 specifically pertains to animal housing, while 仓 is broader. An incorrect example would be saying '我去仓' (I go to the warehouse) when referring to animals; the correct term would be '我去厩'.
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Grammar patterns of 厩
厩 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 2 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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牲畜已经喂好并关进____里了。
The animals had been fed and stabled.
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Word Family of 厩
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Frequently asked questions about 厩
While 厩 specifically refers to a stable for livestock, other terms like 仓库 (cāngkù) refer more broadly to storage facilities.
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