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Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 脩 as it is pronounced with a high-level tone (first tone). It's primarily used in informal settings, especially when discussing food, and may not be familiar to all speakers in formal contexts.
While 脩 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to HSK Level 3 food-related terms. Students at this level should focus on expanding their food vocabulary and be aware of various preservation methods in Chinese cuisine.
Learners often confuse 脩 with similar-sounding words, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying 脩 when they mean to refer to 'cooked meat' (肉, ròu) is a common error; remember that 脩 specifically refers to dried meat.
Pronunciation of 脩
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Etymology of 脩
Phonosemantic compound. 彡 represents the meaning and 攸 represents the sound. Simplified form of 脩.
meat
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Case file: 脩
Phonosemantic compound. 彡 represents the meaning and 攸 represents the sound. Simplified form of 脩.
- 1The meaning half⺼ carries the sense.
- 2The sound half攸 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymeat
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say dried meat in Chinese
“dried meat” in Chinese is脩
The character 脩 (xiū) refers to dried meat, often used in the context of preserved or cured meats. This term is commonly found in culinary contexts, particularly in discussions of traditional Chinese snacks or food preservation methods.
When to use 脩
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 脩 as it is pronounced with a high-level tone (first tone). It's primarily used in informal settings, especially when discussing food, and may not be familiar to all speakers in formal contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 脩 with similar-sounding words, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying 脩 when they mean to refer to 'cooked meat' (肉, ròu) is a common error; remember that 脩 specifically refers to dried meat.
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Word Family of 脩
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Frequently Asked Questions about 脩
Other foods that can be preserved include fish, vegetables, and fruits, often using techniques like drying, salting, or pickling.
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