Meanings of 股
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AI Study Notes for 股
股 (gǔ) vs 部 (bù) — use 股 when referring specifically to shares or portions in financial contexts, while 部 denotes a part or section of a whole in a broader sense.
股 is often used in formal financial discussions, so learners should be cautious about using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 股份 (gǔfèn - stock shares) and 股东 (gǔdōng - shareholder). Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
Although 股 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, its relevance in finance makes it important for learners interested in business Chinese. Students should focus on understanding its various uses and practice incorporating it into relevant contexts, especially those related to economics and anatomy.
Learners often confuse 股 with other similar-sounding characters, like 固 (gù - solid), leading to incorrect meanings. For example, saying 股是固的 (gǔ shì gù de - 'shares are solid') is incorrect, as 股 refers to shares, not solidity.
Pronunciation of 股
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Etymology of 股
Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and 殳 represents the sound.
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Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and 殳 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half⺼ carries the sense.
- 2The sound half殳 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayflesh
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 股
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How to say share in Chinese
“share” in Chinese is股
The character 股 (gǔ) primarily means a share or portion, commonly used in financial contexts to refer to stock shares. It can also denote a part of a whole, such as a section of a body, particularly the thigh. The character is versatile, functioning as a classifier for various entities like smells or long objects, making it useful in both everyday and technical language.
When to use 股
股 is often used in formal financial discussions, so learners should be cautious about using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 股份 (gǔfèn - stock shares) and 股东 (gǔdōng - shareholder). Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
股 or something close to it
股 (gǔ) vs 部 (bù) — use 股 when referring specifically to shares or portions in financial contexts, while 部 denotes a part or section of a whole in a broader sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 股 with other similar-sounding characters, like 固 (gù - solid), leading to incorrect meanings. For example, saying 股是固的 (gǔ shì gù de - 'shares are solid') is incorrect, as 股 refers to shares, not solidity.
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Grammar Patterns of 股
股 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. It carries 17 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
他们发行一定数量的可公开交易的____票。
They issue a fixed number of shares that trade publicly.
Common Confusions with 股
Same pronunciation but different meaning.
Same pronunciation but different meaning.
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Usage Notes for 股
股 is often confused with other classifiers. It's specifically used for long winding things and certain types of shares.
我买了很多股股票。
I bought a lot of shares of stock.
Fill in the Blank
我买了很多____股票。
I bought a lot of shares of stock.
Example Sentences for 股 (10)
Word Family of 股
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 股
股 (gǔ) and 部 (bù) both can refer to sections or parts, but they have different usages. 股 is often used in financial contexts, such as shares or portions of a whole, while 部 typically refers to a department or larger administrative unit. Understanding the context in which these terms are used is key to using them correctly.
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