Meanings of 盪
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摇 (yáo, to shake) — use 盪 (dàng) when emphasizing a body of water or the act of washing away, whereas 摇 (yáo) focuses more on the action of shaking without the water context.
Common mistakes include confusing 盪 with similar characters like 洗 (xǐ, to wash) or 漂 (piāo, to float), which have related meanings but different usages. 盪 is more informal; it's often used in everyday conversations rather than formal writing, and it is commonly paired with words that relate to washing or movement.
While 盪 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with water-related terms and verbs of movement or action learned at HSK Level 3 and above. Focus on its usage in colloquial settings and recognize its various meanings through practice with related characters.
Learners often mispronounce 盪 by using the wrong tone, such as saying 'dāng' instead of 'dàng'. Additionally, some may confuse its meaning with cleaning terms, using it inappropriately in sentences about washing without context.
Pronunciation of 盪
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Etymology of 盪
Hot soup 湯 in a bowl 皿; 湯 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 盪
- 1The giveawayHot soup 湯 in a bowl 皿; 湯 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say pond, pool; ripple, shake; to wash away, to wipe out in Chinese
“pond, pool; ripple, shake; to wash away, to wipe out” in Chinese is盪
The character 盪 (dàng) primarily refers to a body of water, like a pond or pool, that can evoke imagery of ripples or movement within it. Additionally, it can convey the action of shaking or washing away, often used in contexts where something is being cleaned or erased, such as 'to wipe out' in a figurative sense.
When to use 盪
Common mistakes include confusing 盪 with similar characters like 洗 (xǐ, to wash) or 漂 (piāo, to float), which have related meanings but different usages. 盪 is more informal; it's often used in everyday conversations rather than formal writing, and it is commonly paired with words that relate to washing or movement.
盪 or something close to it
摇 (yáo, to shake) — use 盪 (dàng) when emphasizing a body of water or the act of washing away, whereas 摇 (yáo) focuses more on the action of shaking without the water context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 盪 by using the wrong tone, such as saying 'dāng' instead of 'dàng'. Additionally, some may confuse its meaning with cleaning terms, using it inappropriately in sentences about washing without context.
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Word Family of 盪
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Frequently Asked Questions about 盪
You might encounter phrases like 盪漾 (dàngyàng), which means rippling, or 盪涤 (dàngdí), meaning to wash away.
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