Meanings of 磙
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AI Study Notes for 磙
While 磙 is specific and may not be widely used in contemporary conversation, it is important to understand its agricultural context. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words like 滚 (gǔn), which means 'to roll' in a more general sense. This word is typically used in formal or technical discussions rather than casual conversation.
Since 磙 is not included in the HSK levels, it may not be essential for beginner learners. However, understanding this word can enrich your vocabulary related to agriculture, connecting to other words like 土 (tǔ, soil) and 耕 (gēng, to plow). Focus on pronunciation and the context in which it is used.
Learners often confuse 磙 with 滚, using it incorrectly in sentences like '我把书磙了' (I rolled the book), which should actually use 滚. Remember, 磙 is specifically about stone rollers.
Pronunciation of 磙
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Etymology of 磙
stone
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Case file: 磙
- 1The meaning half石 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half衮 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaystone
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say stone roller in Chinese
“stone roller” in Chinese is磙
The character 磙 (gǔn) refers to a stone roller, traditionally used in agriculture for leveling fields or compressing soil. In modern contexts, it can also imply the action of rolling something flat with a cylindrical object. The term is less common in everyday language but may be encountered in discussions about traditional farming techniques or in historical texts.
When to use 磙
While 磙 is specific and may not be widely used in contemporary conversation, it is important to understand its agricultural context. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words like 滚 (gǔn), which means 'to roll' in a more general sense. This word is typically used in formal or technical discussions rather than casual conversation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 磙 with 滚, using it incorrectly in sentences like '我把书磙了' (I rolled the book), which should actually use 滚. Remember, 磙 is specifically about stone rollers.
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Grammar Patterns of 磙
磙 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.
Complete the Sentence
橄榄被石____碾成了酱。
The olives are crushed to a pulp by stone rollers.
Example Sentences for 磙 (1)
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The olives are crushed to a pulp by stone rollers.
Word Family of 磙
Compound Meaning
What does 石磙 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 磙
It is pronounced as gǔn, with a rising tone.
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