Meanings of 弭
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AI Study Notes for 弭
Imagine a 'meek' person (sounds like 'mǐ') gently putting their hand up to stop a rowdy crowd. The character 弭 has the radical for 'hand' (扌) which represents the action of stopping or controlling.
Common mistakes include confusing 弭 with similar-sounding characters like 迷 (mí), which means 'to be lost.' Note that 弭 is typically used in more formal contexts, often in literature or discussions about governance and control.
Although 弭 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK Level 3 words like 停 (tíng, to stop) and 镇压 (zhènyā, to suppress). Focus on the nuances of repression versus simple stopping.
In Chinese culture, the concept of stopping or repressing is often tied to governance and social harmony, reflecting the importance of stability in society.
Learners often confuse 弭 with the character 迷 (mí), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我希望能弭这个问题' (I hope to stop this problem) should be corrected to '我希望能解决这个问题' (I hope to solve this problem).
Pronunciation of 弭
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Etymology of 弭
Decomposition of 弭
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Grammar Patterns of 弭
弭 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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鼓励教师调动本身不会消____教学队伍中的种族隔离。
Encouraging teacher transfer would not, by itself, integrate the teaching corps.
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Cultural Notes for 弭
In Chinese culture, the concept of stopping or repressing is often tied to governance and social harmony, reflecting the importance of stability in society.
Word Family of 弭
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Frequently Asked Questions about 弭
Synonyms include 停 (tíng, to stop) and 镇压 (zhènyā, to suppress).