Meanings of 骰
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AI Study Notes for 骰
骰子 (shǎizi) vs 骰 (tóu) — 骰 is a more formal term, while 骰子 is the more commonly used term for a die.
In formal contexts, it may be more appropriate to use the term 骰子 (tóuzi) to refer specifically to dice. Common mistakes include confusing 骰 with related terms like 牌 (pái, card) or 轮 (lún, wheel), so always ensure you're discussing a cube-shaped object.
While 骰 is not officially included in the HSK levels, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to games and leisure activities. Learners should also familiarize themselves with related words like 骰子 (dice) and 游戏 (game) to build contextual understanding.
Learners often mistakenly use 骰 as a verb meaning 'to roll' instead of as a noun. The correct usage is to refer to the physical die itself, as in '我需要一个骰子' (I need a die).
Pronunciation of 骰
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Etymology of 骰
Tools 殳 made of bone 骨
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Case file: 骰
- 1The giveawayTools 殳 made of bone 骨
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Decomposition of 骰
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How to say die, dice in Chinese
“die, dice” in Chinese is骰
骰 refers to a die, which is a small cube used in games for generating random numbers. It is commonly used in board games and gambling, and often has six faces numbered from one to six. The term can also be used in broader contexts to refer to games involving chance.
When to use 骰
In formal contexts, it may be more appropriate to use the term 骰子 (tóuzi) to refer specifically to dice. Common mistakes include confusing 骰 with related terms like 牌 (pái, card) or 轮 (lún, wheel), so always ensure you're discussing a cube-shaped object.
骰 or something close to it
骰子 (shǎizi) vs 骰 (tóu) — 骰 is a more formal term, while 骰子 is the more commonly used term for a die.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 骰 as a verb meaning 'to roll' instead of as a noun. The correct usage is to refer to the physical die itself, as in '我需要一个骰子' (I need a die).
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Grammar Patterns of 骰
骰 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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我要掷几把____子，玩几把21点纸牌。
I'll shoot some craps or play some blackjack.
Example Sentences for 骰 (2)
Word Family of 骰
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 骰
It is pronounced as 'tóu'.
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