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AI Study Notes for 圖
图 (tú, picture) vs 画 (huà, painting) — use 图 when referring to a diagram or map, while 画 emphasizes artistic representations.
When using 圖, ensure that the context is clear, as it can refer to various types of visual aids. Common collocations include 圖表 (túbiǎo, chart) and 地圖 (dìtú, map). Learners should pay attention to tone, as mispronouncing 'tú' can lead to confusion with other words.
Although 圖 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other visual-related words like 照片 (zhàopiàn, photo) and 地圖 (dìtú, map), which are useful in both HSK vocabulary and daily conversation. Students should practice using 圖 in sentences to reinforce its meaning and context.
Learners often confuse 圖 with 像 (xiàng, likeness) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我畫了一個像' (Wǒ huàle yīgè xiàng) instead of '我畫了一個圖' (Wǒ huàle yīgè tú) can lead to misunderstandings.
Pronunciation of 圖
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Etymology of 圖
Simplified form of 圖. Pictograph of a map of territory.
A map of a district's 啚 borders 囗
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Case file: 圖
Simplified form of 圖. Pictograph of a map of territory.
- 1The giveawayA map of a district's 啚 borders 囗
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say diagram, chart, map, picture; to plan in Chinese
“diagram, chart, map, picture; to plan” in Chinese is圖
The character 圖 (tú) primarily means 'diagram' or 'map' and is often used in contexts involving visual representations of information. It can also refer to a picture or a plan, emphasizing the idea of organization and clarity in presenting data or ideas.
When to use 圖
When using 圖, ensure that the context is clear, as it can refer to various types of visual aids. Common collocations include 圖表 (túbiǎo, chart) and 地圖 (dìtú, map). Learners should pay attention to tone, as mispronouncing 'tú' can lead to confusion with other words.
圖 or something close to it
图 (tú, picture) vs 画 (huà, painting) — use 图 when referring to a diagram or map, while 画 emphasizes artistic representations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 圖 with 像 (xiàng, likeness) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我畫了一個像' (Wǒ huàle yīgè xiàng) instead of '我畫了一個圖' (Wǒ huàle yīgè tú) can lead to misunderstandings.
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Word Family of 圖
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Frequently Asked Questions about 圖
You can say '我需要一個地圖' (Wǒ xūyào yīgè dìtú), which means 'I need a map.'
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