Meanings of 盥
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AI Study Notes for 盥
Imagine a person holding a bowl (the character 皿, which is part of 盥) filled with water, preparing to wash their hands. The pronunciation 'guàn' sounds like 'gone', as in 'gone are the germs after a good wash'.
Be careful not to confuse 盥 with similar characters like 浸 (jìn) which means 'to soak'. This character is more formal and might be used in medical instructions or hygiene posters. It's less common in everyday conversation.
While 盥 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of texts that discuss health or hygiene. Focus on related words like 洗手 (xǐshǒu) which means 'to wash hands'.
In Chinese culture, handwashing is heavily emphasized, especially in healthcare settings. The practice has been reinforced during public health campaigns, particularly during flu seasons or health crises.
Learners often confuse 盥 with 洗 (xǐ), thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 盥 is used in more formal contexts, while 洗 is more commonly used in daily speech.
Pronunciation of 盥
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Etymology of 盥
Washing 水 one's hands 彐 in a basin 皿
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Decomposition of 盥
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Grammar Patterns of 盥
盥 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
他跪在溪边, 马马虎虎地____洗了一下.
Kneeling beside the stream, he made a rough toilet.
Example Sentences for 盥 (1)
Cultural Notes for 盥
In Chinese culture, handwashing is heavily emphasized, especially in healthcare settings. The practice has been reinforced during public health campaigns, particularly during flu seasons or health crises.
Word Family of 盥
Compound Meaning
What does 盥洗室 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 盥
No, 盥 is more formal and often appears in specific contexts related to hygiene.