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索引 (suǒyǐn) - use 目录 (mùlù) for a table of contents, while 索引 (suǒyǐn) refers to an index that lists specific terms and their locations.
Be careful not to confuse 目录 with other similar words like '清单' (qīngdān), which means 'list' but is less formal. In written and academic contexts, 目录 is more appropriate, while in informal contexts, you might use '列表' (lièbiǎo) for lists. Always use the correct tone: the first syllable (mù) should be pronounced with a falling tone.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 目录 connects to other vocabulary related to organization and classification, such as '分类' (fēnlèi, classification) and '索引' (suǒyǐn, index). Focus on using 目录 in sentences related to books, documents, or computer files to reinforce its meaning.
Learners often mistakenly use 目录 in informal contexts where '列表' (lièbiǎo) would be more suitable, such as saying '请给我一个目录的项目' instead of '请给我一个列表的项目'. Additionally, some forget the correct tones, leading to miscommunication.
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How to say catalog in Chinese
“catalog” in Chinese is目录
目录 (mùlù) refers to a list or catalog that outlines the contents of a book, document, or digital file system. It is commonly used in both academic contexts to refer to a table of contents in publications, and in everyday digital usage to describe directories on computers. The term implies organization and ease of navigation.
When to use 目录
Be careful not to confuse 目录 with other similar words like '清单' (qīngdān), which means 'list' but is less formal. In written and academic contexts, 目录 is more appropriate, while in informal contexts, you might use '列表' (lièbiǎo) for lists. Always use the correct tone: the first syllable (mù) should be pronounced with a falling tone.
目录 or something close to it
索引 (suǒyǐn) - use 目录 (mùlù) for a table of contents, while 索引 (suǒyǐn) refers to an index that lists specific terms and their locations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 目录 in informal contexts where '列表' (lièbiǎo) would be more suitable, such as saying '请给我一个目录的项目' instead of '请给我一个列表的项目'. Additionally, some forget the correct tones, leading to miscommunication.
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Grammar Patterns of 目录
目录 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 5 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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他们的完整____售价5美元，第一次订购时可返还这5美元。
Their full catalogue costs $5, redeemable against a first order.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 目录
No, 目录 can refer to any organized list of contents, including digital directories on computers.
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