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AI Study Notes for 纬
Be careful not to confuse 纬 (wěi) with its homophones or similar-sounding characters. It is generally used in formal contexts, especially in scientific or technical discussions about geography or textiles. Common collocations include 纬度 (wěidù) for 'latitude' and can often appear in discussions about mapping or fabric.
Although 纬 is not directly listed in HSK vocabulary, it shares relevance with other geographical terms at this level. Students should focus on recognizing the character in context, especially when reading texts related to geography or textiles, as it enhances their understanding of related terms.
Learners often confuse 纬 (wěi) with 经 (jīng) due to their similar contexts. For example, saying '纬经' instead of '经纬' (jīngwěi) for 'longitude and latitude' is incorrect; remember that 纬 specifically refers to latitude.
Pronunciation of 纬
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Etymology of 纬
Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 韦 represents the sound. Simplified form of 緯.
thread
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Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 韦 represents the sound. Simplified form of 緯.
- 1The meaning half纟 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half韦 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaythread
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say latitude in Chinese
“latitude” in Chinese is纬
The character 纬 (wěi) primarily means 'latitude' in a geographical context, referring to the imaginary horizontal lines that run around the Earth. Additionally, it can denote 'woof' in weaving, which is the horizontal thread that interlaces with the vertical threads (warp) to create fabric. This dual meaning highlights its use in both scientific and textile discussions.
When to use 纬
Be careful not to confuse 纬 (wěi) with its homophones or similar-sounding characters. It is generally used in formal contexts, especially in scientific or technical discussions about geography or textiles. Common collocations include 纬度 (wěidù) for 'latitude' and can often appear in discussions about mapping or fabric.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 纬 (wěi) with 经 (jīng) due to their similar contexts. For example, saying '纬经' instead of '经纬' (jīngwěi) for 'longitude and latitude' is incorrect; remember that 纬 specifically refers to latitude.
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Grammar Patterns of 纬
纬 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 4 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
____线是从东到西的线.
Latitudes are the lines that go from east to west.
Example Sentences for 纬 (2)
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Latitudes are the lines that go from east to west.
Word Family of 纬
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Frequently Asked Questions about 纬
The correct pronunciation is 'wěi', with a falling-rising tone.
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