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While 篑 is a specific term for a soil-carrying basket, learners should be cautious about using it in casual conversation, as it may not be well understood. It typically appears in more formal or technical contexts related to farming or construction.
This character is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects to other words related to agriculture and tools. Students should focus on recognizing the radicals and their meanings to help understand similar terms.
Learners often confuse 篑 with more common terms for baskets, such as 篓 (lǒu). For example, saying '我有一个篓' (I have a kuì) instead of '我有一个篓' could lead to confusion, as 篓 is the more common term for a basket.
Pronunciation of 篑
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Etymology of 篑
Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 贵 represents the sound. Simplified form of 簣.
bamboo
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Case file: 篑
Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 贵 represents the sound. Simplified form of 簣.
- 1The meaning half⺮ carries the sense.
- 2The sound half贵 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaybamboo
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say a bamboo basket for carrying soil in Chinese
“a bamboo basket for carrying soil” in Chinese is篑
The character 篑 (kuì) refers to a type of basket traditionally made from bamboo, specifically used for carrying soil or earth. This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but it can be encountered in agricultural or construction contexts, where such baskets facilitate the transportation of materials.
When to use 篑
While 篑 is a specific term for a soil-carrying basket, learners should be cautious about using it in casual conversation, as it may not be well understood. It typically appears in more formal or technical contexts related to farming or construction.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 篑 with more common terms for baskets, such as 篓 (lǒu). For example, saying '我有一个篓' (I have a kuì) instead of '我有一个篓' could lead to confusion, as 篓 is the more common term for a basket.
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Grammar Patterns of 篑
篑 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
这场比赛本该是他赢的—真是功亏一____。
He should have won the match—it was a near miss.
Example Sentences for 篑 (2)
Word Family of 篑
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Frequently Asked Questions about 篑
No, 篑 is more specialized and used in contexts related to agriculture or construction.
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