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新 (xīn, new) — use 朔 when specifically referring to the first day of the lunar month, while 新 is broader, applying to anything that is new.
When using 朔, avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words like '所' (suǒ) which means 'place.' This term is more formal and is typically found in literary or historical texts. Common collocations include '朔月' (first month) and '朔望' (new moon).
Although 朔 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to HSK Level 3 terms related to time and lunar phases. Students should focus on understanding its contextual usage in relation to the lunar calendar.
Learners often confuse 朔 with 朴 (pǔ), which means 'simple' or 'plain.' A wrong example would be saying '我喜欢朴月' instead of '我喜欢朔月' to refer to the first day of the month.
Pronunciation of 朔
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Etymology of 朔
Phonosemantic compound. 月 represents the meaning and 屰 represents the sound.
moon
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Case file: 朔
Phonosemantic compound. 月 represents the meaning and 屰 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half月 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half月 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymoon
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say beginning; the first day of the lunar month in Chinese
“beginning; the first day of the lunar month” in Chinese is朔
The character 朔 (shuò) refers to the beginning of something, particularly the first day of the lunar month in the Chinese calendar. It is commonly used in contexts related to timekeeping and lunar cycles, symbolizing new beginnings and the start of a new phase.
When to use 朔
When using 朔, avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words like '所' (suǒ) which means 'place.' This term is more formal and is typically found in literary or historical texts. Common collocations include '朔月' (first month) and '朔望' (new moon).
朔 or something close to it
新 (xīn, new) — use 朔 when specifically referring to the first day of the lunar month, while 新 is broader, applying to anything that is new.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 朔 with 朴 (pǔ), which means 'simple' or 'plain.' A wrong example would be saying '我喜欢朴月' instead of '我喜欢朔月' to refer to the first day of the month.
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Grammar Patterns of 朔
朔 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 朔
In modern terms, 朔 primarily refers to the first day of the lunar month, which is relevant for understanding traditional Chinese festivals.
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