Meanings of 汲
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AI Study Notes for 汲
汲 (jí) vs 取 (qǔ) — use 汲 when emphasizing drawing water or absorbing knowledge, while 取 is more general for taking or fetching.
汲 is typically used in more literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include '汲取' (to draw or absorb), which is often used in the context of learning. Be cautious with the pronunciation; the third tone can be confused with similar-sounding words.
汲 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, but it connects with other water-related words like 水 (water) and 渴 (thirst). Focus on understanding its use in compound phrases to enhance your vocabulary related to natural resources.
Learners often confuse 汲 with similar-sounding characters. For example, using '急' (jí, urgent) in place of 汲 can lead to misunderstandings. Always check the context to ensure the correct character is used.
Pronunciation of 汲
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Etymology of 汲
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 及 represents the sound.
water
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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 及 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half及 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywater
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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The character 汲 (jí) primarily means 'to draw water from a well.' It can also imply the act of absorbing or imbibing something, such as knowledge or experience. This character is often used in contexts related to water sources or the act of gathering resources.
When to use 汲
汲 is typically used in more literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include '汲取' (to draw or absorb), which is often used in the context of learning. Be cautious with the pronunciation; the third tone can be confused with similar-sounding words.
汲 or something close to it
汲 (jí) vs 取 (qǔ) — use 汲 when emphasizing drawing water or absorbing knowledge, while 取 is more general for taking or fetching.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 汲 with similar-sounding characters. For example, using '急' (jí, urgent) in place of 汲 can lead to misunderstandings. Always check the context to ensure the correct character is used.
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Grammar Patterns of 汲
汲 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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可用注射器将液体____出。
The fluid can be drawn off with a syringe.
Example Sentences for 汲 (6)
Word Family of 汲
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 汲
汲 is pronounced as 'jí' in the second tone, which rises slightly.
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