Meanings of 弋
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AI Study Notes for 弋
Imagine a hunter (弋) aiming carefully at a target, bow in hand, ready to catch a bird. The character's shape resembles a person drawing a bow to shoot an arrow, connecting the action of targeting with the sound 'yì'. Visualize the tension in the bowstring as you remember the pronunciation.
Be mindful of the character's formal tone; it may not be widely used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 弋捕 (yì bǔ, to catch) or 弋猎 (yì liè, to hunt). A common mistake is confusing it with similar characters like 押 (yā, to press), which has a different meaning.
Although 弋 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for learners to recognize it in classical texts. Students should focus on its usage in hunting terminology and idiomatic expressions, linking it to other HSK words related to action and capturing.
In ancient China, archery was a significant skill valued in military training and hunting. The character 弋 connects to this cultural appreciation for archery, emphasizing precision and skill in capturing game.
Learners often confuse 弋 with similar characters and misuse it in casual contexts. For example, saying '我想弋一个球' (I want to catch a ball) is incorrect; the correct term is 捕 (bǔ) for catching an object.
Pronunciation of 弋
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Etymology of 弋
Pictograph of a post for tethering animals, now written as 杙. The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
Picture of an arrow shot from a bow
Character Formation Type
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Grammar Patterns of 弋
弋 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 2 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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一艘四桨的小艇,在四下游____.
A four - oared galley is hovering about.
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Cultural Notes for 弋
In ancient China, archery was a significant skill valued in military training and hunting. The character 弋 connects to this cultural appreciation for archery, emphasizing precision and skill in capturing game.
Word Family of 弋
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 弋
In modern Chinese, 弋 primarily means to catch or arrest, often related to hunting or shooting.
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