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滹 is a more formal term often used in literary or geographical contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Common collocations might include phrases related to rivers or streams, and learners should be careful with the pronunciation to avoid confusion with similar-sounding characters.
Although 滹 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is useful for learners at higher levels who are studying geography or literature. Focus on understanding its usage in context, especially in written texts about nature or place names.
Learners often confuse 滹 with similar characters like 湖 (hú), which means lake. For example, saying '我住在滹边' (wǒ zhù zài hū biān) to mean 'I live by the lake' is incorrect; it should be '我住在湖边' (wǒ zhù zài hú biān).
Pronunciation of 滹
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Etymology of 滹
water
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Case file: 滹
- 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half虖 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywater
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say surname Hu in Chinese
“surname Hu” in Chinese is滹
The character 滹 (hū) primarily refers to the bank of a stream or river, indicating the area alongside a body of water. It can also be a surname, Hu, and is used to denote specific river names in various contexts. This character is often seen in geographical or natural descriptions.
When to use 滹
滹 is a more formal term often used in literary or geographical contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Common collocations might include phrases related to rivers or streams, and learners should be careful with the pronunciation to avoid confusion with similar-sounding characters.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 滹 with similar characters like 湖 (hú), which means lake. For example, saying '我住在滹边' (wǒ zhù zài hū biān) to mean 'I live by the lake' is incorrect; it should be '我住在湖边' (wǒ zhù zài hú biān).
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滹 is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it is more relevant in geographical or literary contexts.
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