Meanings of 隧
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AI Study Notes for 隧
隧 (tunnel) vs 通道 (passage) — use 隧 specifically for underground tunnels, while 通道 is more general and can refer to any passageway.
In everyday conversation, 隧 is often used in contexts related to transportation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters like 祟 (suì), which has a different meaning. This term is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
While 隧 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to words related to travel and infrastructure, such as 路 (lù, road) and 铁路 (tiělù, railway). Students should focus on recognizing its components and understanding its usage in various contexts.
Learners often confuse 隧 with 随 (suí), which means 'follow'. A common mistake is to say 随道 instead of 隧道 when referring to a tunnel. Always remember to use 隧 for tunnels specifically.
Pronunciation of 隧
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Etymology of 隧
place
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Case file: 隧
- 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half遂 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayplace
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 隧
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How to say tunnel in Chinese
“tunnel” in Chinese is隧
The character 隧 (suì) refers to a tunnel or an underground passage, commonly used in transportation contexts such as subways or road tunnels. It can also denote a passage leading to a tomb, highlighting its connection to both modern infrastructure and historical practices.
When to use 隧
In everyday conversation, 隧 is often used in contexts related to transportation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters like 祟 (suì), which has a different meaning. This term is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
隧 or something close to it
隧 (tunnel) vs 通道 (passage) — use 隧 specifically for underground tunnels, while 通道 is more general and can refer to any passageway.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 隧 with 随 (suí), which means 'follow'. A common mistake is to say 随道 instead of 隧道 when referring to a tunnel. Always remember to use 隧 for tunnels specifically.
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Grammar Patterns of 隧
隧 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 3 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.
Complete the Sentence
这条通道经____道从河下经过。
The path goes under the river by way of the tunnel.
Example Sentences for 隧 (8)
Word Family of 隧
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 隧
It is pronounced as 'suì', with a falling tone.
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