Meanings of 饷
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AI Study Notes for 饷
Imagine a soldier receiving a 'sack' of food and money as his pay. The character 饷 looks like a plate (the top part) filled with food (the bottom part). The 'xiǎng' sounds like 'sack', reminding you of the sack of rations he receives.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing xiǎng; the third tone can easily be confused with other similar-sounding words. 饷 is typically used in formal or historical contexts rather than everyday conversation, so it's best suited for discussions about military or historical matters.
While 饷 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, understanding military-related terms can help expand your vocabulary at HSK Level 5 and beyond. Focus on related terms like 军 (jūn, army) and 兵 (bīng, soldier) to build contextual understanding.
In ancient China, the provision of 饷 was crucial for maintaining troop morale and effectiveness, reflecting the importance of logistics in military history. This concept is still relevant in modern discussions about military funding.
Learners often confuse 饷 with similar-sounding words like 享 (xiǎng, to enjoy). For example, using 饷 to mean 'enjoy' would be incorrect; remember that 饷 specifically relates to military pay.
Pronunciation of 饷
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Etymology of 饷
Phonosemantic compound. 饣 represents the meaning and 向 represents the sound. Simplified form of 餉.
food
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Grammar Patterns of 饷
饷 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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有些人讽刺地说战地的薪____很不错,人们可借这次战争赚到很多钱.
Some say sardonically that combat pay is good and that one can do quite well out of this war.
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Cultural Notes for 饷
In ancient China, the provision of 饷 was crucial for maintaining troop morale and effectiveness, reflecting the importance of logistics in military history. This concept is still relevant in modern discussions about military funding.
Word Family of 饷
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 饷
工资 (gōngzī) refers to salary or wages for regular civilian jobs, while 饷 specifically pertains to military pay and rations.