Meanings of 鋤
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锄 (chú) — use 鋤 for traditional agricultural contexts, while 锄 may imply a more modern or industrial tool.
In informal contexts, 鋤 is often used in discussions about gardening or farming, but in formal writing, it may appear in discussions about policy or problem-solving. Learners should be careful with the tone when pronouncing 'chú' to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
Though 鋤 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, its agricultural connotation connects to other HSK words related to farming and nature. Students should focus on the contexts where this word might arise, particularly in conversations about agriculture or environmental issues.
Learners often confuse 鋤 with similar characters like 刀 (dāo, knife) due to their visual similarities. It's important to remember that 鋤 specifically refers to a hoe, not just any cutting tool.
Pronunciation of 鋤
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Etymology of 鋤
A metal 釒 tool 助; 助 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 鋤
- 1The giveawayA metal 釒 tool 助; 助 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say hoe; to eradicate, to weed out in Chinese
“hoe; to eradicate, to weed out” in Chinese is鋤
The character 鋤 (chú) refers to a hoe, a tool commonly used in agriculture for digging, weeding, and turning soil. It can also mean to eradicate or weed out, often used metaphorically in contexts such as eliminating problems or unwanted elements in various situations.
When to use 鋤
In informal contexts, 鋤 is often used in discussions about gardening or farming, but in formal writing, it may appear in discussions about policy or problem-solving. Learners should be careful with the tone when pronouncing 'chú' to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
鋤 or something close to it
锄 (chú) — use 鋤 for traditional agricultural contexts, while 锄 may imply a more modern or industrial tool.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 鋤 with similar characters like 刀 (dāo, knife) due to their visual similarities. It's important to remember that 鋤 specifically refers to a hoe, not just any cutting tool.
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Word Family of 鋤
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鋤
You can say, '他用鋤頭除草' (Tā yòng chú tóu chú cǎo) meaning 'He uses a hoe to weed the garden.'
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