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AI Study Notes for 锥
锥 (zhuī) vs 钉 (dīng) — choose 锥 for a pointed tool used to bore holes, while 钉 refers specifically to a nail used for fastening.
Be careful not to confuse 锥 with similar-sounding words like 追 (zhuī), which means 'to chase.' In informal settings, you can use 锥 when discussing tools, but in formal writing, it's better reserved for specific contexts like technical discussions.
Although 锥 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it's useful for learners who are at or above HSK 4. Focus on its usage in contexts related to tools and construction, as well as its shape-related meanings.
Learners often mix up 锥 with 追 (zhuī) due to their similar pronunciation. Remember, 锥 refers to a drilling tool, while 追 means 'to chase.'
Pronunciation of 锥
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Etymology of 锥
Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 隹 represents the sound. Simplified form of 錐.
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Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 隹 represents the sound. Simplified form of 錐.
- 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half隹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymetal
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say gimlet, drill, awl; to drill, to bore in Chinese
“gimlet, drill, awl; to drill, to bore” in Chinese is锥
The character 锥 (zhuī) refers to a pointed tool used for boring holes, such as a drill or an awl. It can also describe conical shapes, emphasizing its sharp and tapered form. In practical contexts, it is often used in carpentry, metalworking, or other crafts where precise holes are required.
When to use 锥
Be careful not to confuse 锥 with similar-sounding words like 追 (zhuī), which means 'to chase.' In informal settings, you can use 锥 when discussing tools, but in formal writing, it's better reserved for specific contexts like technical discussions.
锥 or something close to it
锥 (zhuī) vs 钉 (dīng) — choose 锥 for a pointed tool used to bore holes, while 钉 refers specifically to a nail used for fastening.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 锥 with 追 (zhuī) due to their similar pronunciation. Remember, 锥 refers to a drilling tool, while 追 means 'to chase.'
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Grammar Patterns of 锥
锥 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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“沙____鸟”战斗机的驾驶舱空间不太宽敞。
There was not much elbow room in the cockpit of a Snipe.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 锥
You might hear it in contexts discussing tools, like '钻孔锥' (drilling bit), which emphasizes its role in making holes.
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