Meanings of 滗
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AI Study Notes for 滗
滤 (lǜ) vs 滗 (bì): Use 滗 when specifically referring to draining off excess liquid, while 滤 is used for filtering, especially to separate solids from liquids.
Imagine a big pot of soup where the water is being drained away, leaving behind the solid ingredients. The character 滗 has a 'water' radical (氵) on the left, hinting at its liquid-related meaning, and '必' (bì) on the right sounds like 'beet,' which you might strain to get juice. Picture straining beet juice to remember the action.
Learners often confuse 滗 (bì) with similar verbs like 倒 (dào), which means to pour without the connotation of separating solids from liquids. This term is more formal and specific, so it’s best used in culinary contexts. Be mindful of tone; the character is pronounced with a fourth tone.
Although 滗 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is useful for learners at higher levels who wish to expand their vocabulary related to cooking and food preparation. Focus on understanding its nuances compared to similar verbs like 倒 (dào) and 漏 (lòu).
In traditional Chinese cooking, the process of straining is essential for preparing clear soups or teas, reflecting the importance of both flavor and presentation in Chinese cuisine. The practice of decanting tea to remove leaves is a cultural tradition in tea ceremonies.
Learners might mistakenly use 滗 when they mean to simply pour something out, as in using 倒 (dào) instead. For example, saying '我滗水' (wǒ bì shuǐ) instead of '我倒水' (wǒ dào shuǐ) would be incorrect unless straining is involved.
Pronunciation of 滗
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Etymology of 滗
water
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Grammar Patterns of 滗
滗 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 3 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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别把壶里的茶____干了.
Don't drain the teapot dry.
Example Sentences for 滗 (2)
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Don't drain the teapot dry.
Cultural Notes for 滗
In traditional Chinese cooking, the process of straining is essential for preparing clear soups or teas, reflecting the importance of both flavor and presentation in Chinese cuisine. The practice of decanting tea to remove leaves is a cultural tradition in tea ceremonies.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 滗
While it is most commonly used in culinary situations, it can also apply in other contexts where liquid needs to be separated from solids.