Meanings of 号
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AI Study Notes for 号
号 (hào) vs 数 (shù) — use 号 for specific designations like dates or sizes, while 数 refers to counting or numerical values.
Learners often confuse 号 with the measure word 个 (gè); remember that 号 specifically refers to numbers and dates. It is more common in informal settings, while ordinal numbers might be expressed differently in formal writing. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
As an HSK Level 1 word, 号 is foundational for discussing dates and numbers. Students should practice using 号 in sentences to describe dates and quantities, connecting it to other basic vocabulary like 日 (rì, day) and 个 (gè, measure word).
Learners often forget to use the correct tone, saying 'hao' instead of 'háo', which changes the meaning entirely. Additionally, mixing it up with 个 (gè) is frequent; remember that 号 is specifically for numbers and dates.
Pronunciation of 号
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Etymology of 号
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 丂 represents the sound. Simplified form of 號.
mouth
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Case file: 号
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 丂 represents the sound. Simplified form of 號.
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half丂 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 号
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How to say ordinal number in Chinese
“ordinal number” in Chinese is号
The character 号 (háo) has several meanings, primarily used to denote a number or a size. It is commonly used in contexts such as indicating dates (e.g., the '5th' of the month) and can also refer to a business establishment or a mark. Its versatility makes it useful in everyday conversations about time and measurement.
When to use 号
Learners often confuse 号 with the measure word 个 (gè); remember that 号 specifically refers to numbers and dates. It is more common in informal settings, while ordinal numbers might be expressed differently in formal writing. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
号 or something close to it
号 (hào) vs 数 (shù) — use 号 for specific designations like dates or sizes, while 数 refers to counting or numerical values.
What learners get wrong
Learners often forget to use the correct tone, saying 'hao' instead of 'háo', which changes the meaning entirely. Additionally, mixing it up with 个 (gè) is frequent; remember that 号 is specifically for numbers and dates.
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Grammar Patterns of 号
号 carries 15 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
今天是十月十____。
Today is October 10th.
Example Sentences for 号 (16)
Reorder the Sentence
Today is October 10th.
Word Family of 号
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 号
You can say, '今天是五号' (Today is the 5th) to indicate the date.
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