Meanings of 嘜
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AI Study Notes for 嘜
Learners often confuse 嘜 with similar-looking characters. It is mostly used in informal contexts and is not common in formal writing. Be careful with the tone, as incorrect pronunciation may lead to misunderstanding.
While 嘜 is not featured in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to related characters like 标 (biāo, mark or label) at HSK Level 3. Focus on recognizing it in context and understanding its usage alongside more commonly used vocabulary.
Learners might confuse 嘜 with other characters that have similar components, such as 吗 (ma) or 骂 (mà). For example, saying '我需要一个吗' instead of '我需要一个嘜' for 'I need a mark' shows the mistake in using the wrong character.
Pronunciation of 嘜
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Etymology of 嘜
mouth
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Case file: 嘜
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half麥 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 嘜
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How to say mark in Chinese
“mark” in Chinese is嘜
The character 嘜 (mà) refers to a mark or symbol, often implying a label or insignia used for identification. It is commonly used in contexts involving signs, labels, or any form of notation that conveys information visually.
When to use 嘜
Learners often confuse 嘜 with similar-looking characters. It is mostly used in informal contexts and is not common in formal writing. Be careful with the tone, as incorrect pronunciation may lead to misunderstanding.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 嘜 with other characters that have similar components, such as 吗 (ma) or 骂 (mà). For example, saying '我需要一个吗' instead of '我需要一个嘜' for 'I need a mark' shows the mistake in using the wrong character.
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Word Family of 嘜
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嘜
It is often used when discussing signs or labels, like those found in shops or on products.
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