Meanings of 壑
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AI Study Notes for 壑
壑 is typically used in written Chinese and may not be common in everyday conversation. Be careful with pronunciation, as it can be confused with similar-sounding words. It often appears in literary or poetic contexts, which gives it a formal tone.
As an advanced character not included in HSK levels, learners should focus on understanding its usage in literature or geography-related texts. Connecting 壑 to other characters related to nature, such as 河 (hé, river) or 山 (shān, mountain), can help reinforce its meaning.
Learners often confuse 壑 (hè) with 赫 (hè), which means 'bright' or 'red.' Always check the context to ensure you're using the correct character. For example, saying '我看到一个赫' instead of '我看到一个壑' can lead to confusion.
Pronunciation of 壑
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Etymology of 壑
A ditch 㕡 carved in the earth 土; 㕡 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 壑
- 1The giveawayA ditch 㕡 carved in the earth 土; 㕡 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say gully, pool; a ditch carved by a torrential rain in Chinese
“gully, pool; a ditch carved by a torrential rain” in Chinese is壑
The character 壑 (hè) refers to a gully or ravine, often formed by the erosion caused by heavy rainfall. It conveys the idea of a deep, narrow valley or a ditch that collects water, typically seen in natural landscapes. This term is commonly used in geographical or environmental contexts.
When to use 壑
壑 is typically used in written Chinese and may not be common in everyday conversation. Be careful with pronunciation, as it can be confused with similar-sounding words. It often appears in literary or poetic contexts, which gives it a formal tone.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 壑 (hè) with 赫 (hè), which means 'bright' or 'red.' Always check the context to ensure you're using the correct character. For example, saying '我看到一个赫' instead of '我看到一个壑' can lead to confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 壑
壑 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 3 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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在到达一营前还剩两三百英尺的地方,碰到一道沟____切断的路.
There was draw they had to cross a few hundred feet before they reached 1 st Battalion.
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Word Family of 壑
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Frequently Asked Questions about 壑
It is pronounced as 'hè', with a falling tone.
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