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AI Study Notes for 掄
挥 (huī) - use 掄 when emphasizing a vigorous or showy action, while 挥 is more about the act of waving or moving something lightly.
This character is somewhat informal and may not be used in formal writing. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure the context clearly indicates an action of swinging or flourishing. Common collocations include 掄起 (to swing up) and 掄着 (to brandish).
Although 掄 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to HSK words involving actions and physical movements. Learners should focus on the context in which they see this character used, particularly in more literary or expressive texts.
Learners often confuse 掄 with 揮 (huī), which also means to wave or brandish but is more widely used. For example, saying '我掄着刀' (Wǒ lūn zhe dāo) instead of '我揮着刀' (Wǒ huī zhe dāo) can sound awkward; the latter is more appropriate in most contexts.
Pronunciation of 掄
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Etymology of 掄
Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 仑 represents the sound. Simplified form of 掄.
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Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 仑 represents the sound. Simplified form of 掄.
- 1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half侖 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhand
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to swing, to flourish, to brandish in Chinese
“to swing, to flourish, to brandish” in Chinese is掄
The character 掄 (lūn) primarily means to swing or brandish something, often in a vigorous or showy manner. It can be used in contexts involving physical actions like swinging a weapon or tool, as well as metaphorically to describe assertively displaying one’s skills or talents.
When to use 掄
This character is somewhat informal and may not be used in formal writing. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure the context clearly indicates an action of swinging or flourishing. Common collocations include 掄起 (to swing up) and 掄着 (to brandish).
掄 or something close to it
挥 (huī) - use 掄 when emphasizing a vigorous or showy action, while 挥 is more about the act of waving or moving something lightly.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 掄 with 揮 (huī), which also means to wave or brandish but is more widely used. For example, saying '我掄着刀' (Wǒ lūn zhe dāo) instead of '我揮着刀' (Wǒ huī zhe dāo) can sound awkward; the latter is more appropriate in most contexts.
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Word Family of 掄
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Frequently Asked Questions about 掄
It is pronounced as 'lūn' with a rising tone.
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