Meanings of 饷
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AI Study Notes for 饷
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.
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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Case file: 饷
Phonosemantic compound. 饣 represents the meaning and 向 represents the sound. Simplified form of 餉.
- 1The meaning half饣 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half向 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayfood
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 饷
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How to say rations and pay for soldiers in Chinese
“rations and pay for soldiers” in Chinese is饷
饷 (xiǎng) refers to rations or pay specifically allocated for soldiers. This term is often used in military contexts to describe compensation provided to armed forces for their services, which can include food supplies as well as monetary payment.
When to use 饷
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
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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.
Example Sentences for 饷 (1)
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.
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