Meanings of 崎
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AI Study Notes for 崎
崎 (qí) vs 陡 (dǒu) — use 崎 for rough or uneven surfaces, while 陡 emphasizes steepness.
While 崎 is often used in a poetic or descriptive sense, it can also appear in compound words like 崎岖 (qíqū), meaning 'rugged' or 'hilly'. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; the tone can change meanings significantly.
Although 崎 is not listed in the HSK levels, it shares components with other characters related to nature and terrain, such as 山 (shān, mountain). Students should focus on recognizing its use in descriptive phrases related to landscapes.
Learners often confuse 崎 with similar characters such as 奇 (qí, meaning 'strange') due to the similar pronunciation. It's important to pay attention to the context and meaning to avoid mixing them up.
Pronunciation of 崎
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Etymology of 崎
Phonosemantic compound. 山 represents the meaning and 奇 represents the sound.
mountain
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Case file: 崎
Phonosemantic compound. 山 represents the meaning and 奇 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half奇 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymountain
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say rough, uneven; jagged, rugged in Chinese
“rough, uneven; jagged, rugged” in Chinese is崎
The character 崎 (qí) describes surfaces that are rough or uneven, often associated with mountainous or jagged terrains. It is commonly used in contexts related to geography, nature, and descriptions of landscapes, emphasizing the ruggedness of a place.
When to use 崎
While 崎 is often used in a poetic or descriptive sense, it can also appear in compound words like 崎岖 (qíqū), meaning 'rugged' or 'hilly'. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; the tone can change meanings significantly.
崎 or something close to it
崎 (qí) vs 陡 (dǒu) — use 崎 for rough or uneven surfaces, while 陡 emphasizes steepness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 崎 with similar characters such as 奇 (qí, meaning 'strange') due to the similar pronunciation. It's important to pay attention to the context and meaning to avoid mixing them up.
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Grammar Patterns of 崎
崎 carries 2 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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铺好的宽阔道路渐渐变窄,成了一条____岖不平的小径.
The wide paved road degenerated into a narrow bumpy track.
Example Sentences for 崎 (2)
Word Family of 崎
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Frequently Asked Questions about 崎
It is pronounced as 'qí', with a rising tone.
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