Meanings of 滸
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滸 is a formal term and is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to more general terms for 'bank' or 'shore.' Be cautious not to confuse it with similar terms like 岸 (àn), which also means bank but can refer to any type of bank, including those of the sea. Context is key in distinguishing between these terms.
While 滸 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to other water-related vocabulary such as 河 (hé, river) and 湖 (hú, lake). Students should focus on recognizing its form and understanding its specific use in relation to water bodies to enhance their geographical vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 滸 with 岸 due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我在滸边钓鱼' (I am fishing by the bank) is incorrect if referring to a sea bank; use '岸' instead. Correct usage would be '我在河滸边钓鱼' (I am fishing by the river bank).
Pronunciation of 滸
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Etymology of 滸
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 许 represents the sound. Simplified form of 滸.
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Case file: 滸
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 许 represents the sound. Simplified form of 滸.
- 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half許 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywater
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say shore, river bank in Chinese
“shore, river bank” in Chinese is滸
The character 滸 (hǔ) refers specifically to the shore or bank of a river. It is commonly used in geographical contexts to describe the area alongside water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, and streams. This term emphasizes the natural landscape and is often found in literature and poetry.
When to use 滸
滸 is a formal term and is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to more general terms for 'bank' or 'shore.' Be cautious not to confuse it with similar terms like 岸 (àn), which also means bank but can refer to any type of bank, including those of the sea. Context is key in distinguishing between these terms.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 滸 with 岸 due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我在滸边钓鱼' (I am fishing by the bank) is incorrect if referring to a sea bank; use '岸' instead. Correct usage would be '我在河滸边钓鱼' (I am fishing by the river bank).
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Word Family of 滸
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Frequently Asked Questions about 滸
No, 滸 is more formal and often appears in literary or geographical contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
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