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Be careful not to confuse 铰 with similar-sounding words that involve cutting but do not refer specifically to scissors or hinges. It is generally used in a neutral tone, but in technical contexts, it might require more precision. Common collocations include 铰链 (jiǎoliàn - hinge) and 铰刀 (jiǎodāo - cutting tool).
While 铰 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it connects to other words related to cutting and tools, which are common at lower levels. Focus on recognizing the character in context and understanding its components, especially the metal radical 钅.
Learners often confuse 铰 with other cutting-related characters, such as 剪 (jiǎn - cut with scissors), which can lead to incorrect phrases like 铰剪 (jiǎojiǎn) instead of 剪刀 (jiǎndāo). Always use the correct term for scissors to avoid confusion.
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Etymology of 铰
Objects with a metal 钅 joint 交; 交 also provides the pronunciation
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How to say hinge; scissors, shears; to cut in Chinese
“hinge; scissors, shears; to cut” in Chinese is铰
The character 铰 (jiǎo) primarily refers to a 'hinge' or 'scissors.' It is commonly used in contexts involving cutting or mechanisms that allow movement, such as doors or tools. This word emphasizes the action of cutting or the functionality of objects that pivot or open, like shears.
When to use 铰
Be careful not to confuse 铰 with similar-sounding words that involve cutting but do not refer specifically to scissors or hinges. It is generally used in a neutral tone, but in technical contexts, it might require more precision. Common collocations include 铰链 (jiǎoliàn - hinge) and 铰刀 (jiǎodāo - cutting tool).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 铰 with other cutting-related characters, such as 剪 (jiǎn - cut with scissors), which can lead to incorrect phrases like 铰剪 (jiǎojiǎn) instead of 剪刀 (jiǎndāo). Always use the correct term for scissors to avoid confusion.
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Grammar patterns of 铰
铰 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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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他们的轿车和一辆____接式货车迎面相撞了。
Their car was in a head-on smash with an articulated lorry.
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It is pronounced as 'jiǎo' with a falling-rising tone.
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