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Be cautious when using 矢 in different contexts, as it can carry both literal and figurative meanings. It's more common in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. Ensure you use the correct tone: shǐ (third tone) to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
Although 矢 is not included in the HSK levels, it can be useful for learners at advanced stages who are interested in classical texts or poetry. Focus on its connections to words related to promises or commitments, which may appear in more complex sentences.
Learners often confuse 矢 with similar-sounding characters and use the wrong tone, such as saying 'shi2' instead of 'shǐ'. Additionally, some might misuse it in casual conversation, where more common terms for 'promise' might be more appropriate.
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Etymology of 矢
Pictograph of an arrow.
An arrow pointing upwards
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How to say arrow, dart; to vow, to swear in Chinese
“arrow, dart; to vow, to swear” in Chinese is矢
The character 矢 (shǐ) primarily means 'arrow' or 'dart,' and can also imply the act of swearing or making a vow. It is commonly used in contexts involving archery or metaphorically to indicate a direct commitment to something, such as a promise.
When to use 矢
Be cautious when using 矢 in different contexts, as it can carry both literal and figurative meanings. It's more common in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. Ensure you use the correct tone: shǐ (third tone) to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 矢 with similar-sounding characters and use the wrong tone, such as saying 'shi2' instead of 'shǐ'. Additionally, some might misuse it in casual conversation, where more common terms for 'promise' might be more appropriate.
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Grammar patterns of 矢
矢 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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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新近发生的事情使得他的中心主题显得更加有的放____。
Recent events have made his central theme even more apposite.
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The primary meaning of 矢 is 'arrow' or 'dart', but it can also mean 'to vow' or 'to swear'.
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