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AI Study Notes for 掼
掷 (zhì) — use 掼 when emphasizing a careless or forceful action, while 掷 implies a more deliberate throwing.
Learners should be cautious with the pronunciation, ensuring they use the correct tone to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words. It is generally used in informal contexts, so pairing it with colloquial expressions is often appropriate. Common collocations include 掼东西 (to fling things) or 掼球 (to smash a ball).
Although 掼 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with verbs related to physical actions, like 投 (tóu, to throw) and 抛 (pāo, to toss). Students should focus on understanding its application in both physical and metaphorical contexts as they build their verb vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 掼 with the more common 扔 (rēng) and may incorrectly use it in formal contexts. For example, saying 掼文件 (guàn wénjiàn) instead of using the appropriate term for 'to throw documents' is incorrect; it should be 扔文件 (rēng wénjiàn).
Pronunciation of 掼
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Etymology of 掼
hand
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Case file: 掼
- 1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half贯 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhand
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to fling, to smash; to know, to be familiar in Chinese
“to fling, to smash; to know, to be familiar” in Chinese is掼
The character 掼 (guàn) primarily means 'to fling' or 'to smash.' It is often used in contexts where something is thrown with force or carelessly set down. Additionally, it can imply familiarity or knowledge, suggesting a certain ease with an object or situation.
When to use 掼
Learners should be cautious with the pronunciation, ensuring they use the correct tone to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words. It is generally used in informal contexts, so pairing it with colloquial expressions is often appropriate. Common collocations include 掼东西 (to fling things) or 掼球 (to smash a ball).
掼 or something close to it
掷 (zhì) — use 掼 when emphasizing a careless or forceful action, while 掷 implies a more deliberate throwing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 掼 with the more common 扔 (rēng) and may incorrectly use it in formal contexts. For example, saying 掼文件 (guàn wénjiàn) instead of using the appropriate term for 'to throw documents' is incorrect; it should be 扔文件 (rēng wénjiàn).
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Grammar Patterns of 掼
掼 carries 3 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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Frequently Asked Questions about 掼
While both mean to throw, 掼 emphasizes a more forceful and careless action, whereas 扔 is more neutral.
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