Meanings of 旮
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AI Study Notes for 旮
Imagine a little cat (sounds like 'gā') hiding in a corner (the meaning of 旮). The character itself has a sun (日), which can symbolize brightness, juxtaposed with a corner, suggesting a hidden or shaded area.
While 旮 is commonly used in informal contexts, be careful not to confuse it with more formal terms for corners, such as 角 (jiǎo). It's often combined with 旯 (la), as in 旮旯, which emphasizes a remote or obscure corner.
Although 旮 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should recognize its usage in regional speech. It connects to HSK Level 2 vocabulary like 角 (jiǎo), which also relates to angles and corners, helping students understand spatial terms.
In Chinese culture, corners and nooks may symbolize hidden opportunities or secrets, reflecting the importance of space in traditional Feng Shui practices.
Learners might confuse 旮 with similar-sounding characters like 垢 (gòu), which means dirt or filth. Ensure you practice the pronunciation and context of use to avoid this mix-up.
Pronunciation of 旮
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Etymology of 旮
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Grammar Patterns of 旮
旮 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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“你钻到那____旯里搞什么鬼呀? ”
'What the devil do you do in that galley there?'
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Cultural Notes for 旮
In Chinese culture, corners and nooks may symbolize hidden opportunities or secrets, reflecting the importance of space in traditional Feng Shui practices.
Word Family of 旮
Compound Meaning
What does 旮旯 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 旮
While both refer to corners, 旮 is more informal and often used in dialects, whereas 角 is the standard term used in formal contexts.