Meanings of 囵
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AI Study Notes for 囵
Be careful not to confuse 囵 with similar characters that imply partiality or incompleteness. It is generally used in formal contexts, so avoid it in casual speech. Common collocations include '囵囵' which emphasizes the idea of completeness.
Since 囵 is not in the HSK lists, learners should focus on its components and related vocabulary. Understanding its use in phrases may help connect it to other characters that convey totality or completeness.
Learners often confuse 囵 with characters that have similar meanings but carry different nuances, such as '全' (quán) which means 'whole.' A common mistake is saying '全囵' instead of just '囵' for emphasis on completeness.
Pronunciation of 囵
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Etymology of 囵
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Case file: 囵
- 1The meaning half囗 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half仑 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayenclosure
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 囵
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How to say all, complete, entire in Chinese
“all, complete, entire” in Chinese is囵
The character 囵 (lún) means 'all' or 'complete,' often used to convey a sense of entirety or wholeness. It can appear in contexts where totality is emphasized, such as describing a group or a collection as being whole or undivided.
When to use 囵
Be careful not to confuse 囵 with similar characters that imply partiality or incompleteness. It is generally used in formal contexts, so avoid it in casual speech. Common collocations include '囵囵' which emphasizes the idea of completeness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 囵 with characters that have similar meanings but carry different nuances, such as '全' (quán) which means 'whole.' A common mistake is saying '全囵' instead of just '囵' for emphasis on completeness.
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Grammar Patterns of 囵
囵 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
他囫____吞下一碗面条.
He bolted down a bowl of noodles.
Example Sentences for 囵 (1)
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He bolted down a bowl of noodles.
Word Family of 囵
Compound Meaning
What does 囫囵 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 囵
It is pronounced as 'lún', with a rising tone.
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