Meanings of 线索
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AI Study Notes for 线索
提示 (tíshì) - use 线索 for clues that lead to deeper investigation, while 提示 is more about giving hints or suggestions.
Be careful not to confuse 线索 with similar terms like 线 (xiàn), which means 'line'. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is particularly common in narratives and discussions about problem-solving. Common collocations include '寻找线索' (to look for clues) and '失去线索' (to lose a clue).
As an HSK 6 word, 线索 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to investigation and analysis. Students should focus on its usage in literary contexts and practice forming sentences that incorporate this word alongside other narrative terms.
Learners often confuse 线索 with 线 (xiàn), leading to incorrect phrases like '我找到了一个重要的线' (I found an important line). The correct usage would be '线索' to emphasize the clue aspect.
Pronunciation of 线索
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Component Characters
How to say trail in Chinese
“trail” in Chinese is线索
线索 (xiàn suǒ) refers to clues or threads that help in solving a mystery or understanding a situation. Commonly used in contexts such as detective stories, investigations, or when discussing narrative elements in literature, it implies a connection that leads to further understanding or discovery.
When to use 线索
Be careful not to confuse 线索 with similar terms like 线 (xiàn), which means 'line'. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is particularly common in narratives and discussions about problem-solving. Common collocations include '寻找线索' (to look for clues) and '失去线索' (to lose a clue).
线索 or something close to it
提示 (tíshì) - use 线索 for clues that lead to deeper investigation, while 提示 is more about giving hints or suggestions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 线索 with 线 (xiàn), leading to incorrect phrases like '我找到了一个重要的线' (I found an important line). The correct usage would be '线索' to emphasize the clue aspect.
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Grammar Patterns of 线索
线索 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 3 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.
Complete the Sentence
警察依据____抓住了坏人。
The police caught the criminal based on clues.
Example Sentences for 线索 (3)
Frequently Asked Questions about 线索
You can say '我找到了一个重要的线索' (I found an important clue).
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