Meanings of 骡
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AI Study Notes for 骡
Often used in agricultural contexts, the term 骡 is more common in rural conversations and less so in urban settings. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters. The pronunciation should be clearly articulated, as a tonal mistake can lead to confusion with other terms.
While 骡 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, learners at HSK 3 and above should focus on animal-related vocabulary. Understanding this word can enhance your ability to discuss agricultural themes and rural life, which may not be covered in basic lessons.
Learners often mispronounce 骡 as 'luò' instead of 'luó', which changes the meaning. Additionally, some might confuse it with the word for donkey (驴), which is a different animal altogether.
Pronunciation of 骡
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Etymology of 骡
horse
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Case file: 骡
- 1The meaning half马 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half累 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhorse
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 骡
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How to say mule in Chinese
“mule” in Chinese is骡
The character 骡 (luó) refers to a mule, which is a hybrid animal resulting from the breeding of a male donkey and a female horse. Mules are valued for their strength and endurance, commonly used as pack animals in various agricultural and transportation contexts. This term is often used in rural settings where such animals are prevalent.
When to use 骡
Often used in agricultural contexts, the term 骡 is more common in rural conversations and less so in urban settings. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters. The pronunciation should be clearly articulated, as a tonal mistake can lead to confusion with other terms.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 骡 as 'luò' instead of 'luó', which changes the meaning. Additionally, some might confuse it with the word for donkey (驴), which is a different animal altogether.
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Grammar Patterns of 骡
骡 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我曾经天真地以为骑____子很容易.
I had fondly imagined that riding a mule would be easy.
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Word Family of 骡
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Frequently Asked Questions about 骡
In Mandarin, a donkey is called 驴 (lǘ), while a mule is specifically referred to as 骡 (luó).
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