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滚 (gǔn, to roll) — use 辊 (gǔn) when referring specifically to a roller or a device that rolls, rather than the action of rolling itself.
Common mistakes include confusing 辊 with similar characters that involve motion but have different contexts. It is used more in formal or technical contexts, such as in machinery or traditional farming. Pay attention to the tone 'gǔn' to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding characters.
Although 辊 (gǔn) is not included in the HSK levels, it provides a good example of action verbs related to movement, which are common in beginner levels. Students should focus on recognizing the character in context and understanding its application in machinery and agriculture.
Learners often confuse 辊 with 滚 (gǔn), which also means to roll but is more commonly used in everyday language. For example, using 辊 instead of 滚 in a phrase like 滚动球 (to roll a ball) is incorrect; the correct term is 滚动.
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Etymology of 辊
wheel
Origin
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Decomposition of 辊
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How to say to revolve, to turn; a stone roller in Chinese
“to revolve, to turn; a stone roller” in Chinese is辊
The character 辊 (gǔn) primarily refers to something that revolves or turns, often in the context of a stone roller used in construction or agriculture. It can also denote the action of rolling or revolving itself. In a broader sense, it may describe mechanical motions or processes involving rotation.
When to use 辊
Common mistakes include confusing 辊 with similar characters that involve motion but have different contexts. It is used more in formal or technical contexts, such as in machinery or traditional farming. Pay attention to the tone 'gǔn' to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding characters.
辊 or something close to it
滚 (gǔn, to roll) — use 辊 (gǔn) when referring specifically to a roller or a device that rolls, rather than the action of rolling itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 辊 with 滚 (gǔn), which also means to roll but is more commonly used in everyday language. For example, using 辊 instead of 滚 in a phrase like 滚动球 (to roll a ball) is incorrect; the correct term is 滚动.
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Grammar patterns of 辊
辊 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 2 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.
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所以给只管即便拔取矮硬度的压____.
So we must try to choose high hardness of press roll.
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The pronunciation is gǔn, with a falling-rising tone.
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