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啖 is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts rather than casual conversation. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words like '单' (dān), which means 'single' or 'one'. Be aware of the tone when pronouncing 'dàn' to ensure clarity.
Although 啖 is not listed in the HSK levels, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to food and eating, such as 吃 (chī, to eat) and 食物 (shíwù, food). Students should focus on using it in sentences that describe eating experiences.
Learners often mistakenly use 啖 in informal settings, where simpler terms like 吃 (chī) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我想啖饭' (wǒ xiǎng dàn fàn) is incorrect; instead, say '我想吃饭' (wǒ xiǎng chī fàn).
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Etymology of 啖
mouth
Origin
啖 = 口 + 炎. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 啖
Parts
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How to say to feed; to eat; to chew, to bite; to entice in Chinese
“to feed; to eat; to chew, to bite; to entice” in Chinese is啖
The character 啖 (dàn) primarily means 'to feed' or 'to eat'. It is often used in contexts involving feeding someone or something, as well as in expressions related to tasting or enticing with food. It conveys a sense of enjoyment in the act of eating or tasting.
When to use 啖
啖 is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts rather than casual conversation. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words like '单' (dān), which means 'single' or 'one'. Be aware of the tone when pronouncing 'dàn' to ensure clarity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 啖 in informal settings, where simpler terms like 吃 (chī) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我想啖饭' (wǒ xiǎng dàn fàn) is incorrect; instead, say '我想吃饭' (wǒ xiǎng chī fàn).
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Grammar patterns of 啖
啖 carries 3 distinct meanings. 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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那天晚上, 他们吃了一顿美味可口的煎蛋,星期五早上又饱____了一回.
They had a famous fried - egg feast that night, and another on Friday morning.
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No, 啖 is more often found in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday speech.
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