Meanings of 蔗
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AI Study Notes for 蔗
甘蔗 (gānzhè, sweet sugar cane) vs 蔗 (zhè, sugar cane) — use 甘蔗 when emphasizing the sweetness of the sugar cane.
When using 蔗, be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words like 这 (zhè, meaning 'this'). It is primarily used in agricultural contexts or when discussing food products, so maintain a formal tone when necessary. Common collocations include 蔗糖 (zhè táng, meaning 'sugar from sugar cane').
While 蔗 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK Level 3 topics related to food and agriculture. Students should focus on understanding its agricultural context and how it relates to other food-related vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 蔗 with 这 (zhè), which means 'this'. For example, saying '这是蔗' (zhè shì zhè) instead of '这是蔗' (zhè shì zhè) can lead to confusion. Always remember that 蔗 specifically refers to sugar cane.
Pronunciation of 蔗
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Etymology of 蔗
Phonosemantic compound. 艹 represents the meaning and 庶 represents the sound.
plant
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Case file: 蔗
Phonosemantic compound. 艹 represents the meaning and 庶 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half庶 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayplant
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say sugar cane in Chinese
“sugar cane” in Chinese is蔗
蔗 (zhè) refers specifically to sugar cane, a tall grass cultivated for its stalks that are rich in sucrose. This plant is not only significant in agriculture but also plays a vital role in the production of sugar and various by-products used in cooking and beverages.
When to use 蔗
When using 蔗, be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words like 这 (zhè, meaning 'this'). It is primarily used in agricultural contexts or when discussing food products, so maintain a formal tone when necessary. Common collocations include 蔗糖 (zhè táng, meaning 'sugar from sugar cane').
蔗 or something close to it
甘蔗 (gānzhè, sweet sugar cane) vs 蔗 (zhè, sugar cane) — use 甘蔗 when emphasizing the sweetness of the sugar cane.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 蔗 with 这 (zhè), which means 'this'. For example, saying '这是蔗' (zhè shì zhè) instead of '这是蔗' (zhè shì zhè) can lead to confusion. Always remember that 蔗 specifically refers to sugar cane.
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Grammar Patterns of 蔗
蔗 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
他把甘____截成几节.
He cut the sugarcane into several pieces.
Example Sentences for 蔗 (5)
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He cut the sugarcane into several pieces.
Word Family of 蔗
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蔗
It is pronounced as 'zhè', with a falling tone.
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