Meanings of 溉
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AI Study Notes for 溉
Be cautious of using 溉 in contexts unrelated to irrigation, as it is not a general term for water-related actions. This word is more formal and is often used in agricultural discourse, so it might not be suitable for casual conversations. Ensure the correct tone is used; it’s pronounced gài (fourth tone).
Although 溉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to agricultural terms often found in higher levels. Students should focus on the water radical 水 and related words like irrigate (灌溉 guàn gài) to build a broader understanding of agricultural vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 溉 with the more general terms for water, like 水 (shuǐ). For example, saying '我需要水' (wǒ xūyào shuǐ) for irrigation is incorrect; instead, use '我需要溉' (wǒ xūyào gài) in the proper context.
Pronunciation of 溉
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Etymology of 溉
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 既 represents the sound.
water
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Case file: 溉
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 既 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half既 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywater
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to irrigate in Chinese
“to irrigate” in Chinese is溉
The character 溉 (gài) refers to the act of irrigating or watering, commonly associated with the agricultural context of supplying water to crops. It can also imply flooding or washing, indicating the movement of water in various forms. This character is used in specific contexts related to agriculture and the management of water resources.
When to use 溉
Be cautious of using 溉 in contexts unrelated to irrigation, as it is not a general term for water-related actions. This word is more formal and is often used in agricultural discourse, so it might not be suitable for casual conversations. Ensure the correct tone is used; it’s pronounced gài (fourth tone).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 溉 with the more general terms for water, like 水 (shuǐ). For example, saying '我需要水' (wǒ xūyào shuǐ) for irrigation is incorrect; instead, use '我需要溉' (wǒ xūyào gài) in the proper context.
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Grammar Patterns of 溉
溉 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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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他也想用这些水灌____荒漠。
He also wants to use the water to irrigate barren desert land.
Example Sentences for 溉 (1)
Word Family of 溉
Compound Meaning
What does 灌溉 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 溉
You can use 溉 when discussing agricultural practices, particularly in relation to watering crops or managing irrigation systems.
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