Meanings of 乹
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Learners often confuse 乹 with similar-sounding characters. It is typically used in informal contexts, so it's essential to pair it with appropriate verbs for clarity, such as '清洗' (qīng xǐ - to wash) or '擦' (cā - to wipe). Be careful with the tonal pronunciation to avoid misunderstandings.
Though 乹 is not included in the HSK levels, it shares thematic connections with other cleaning-related vocabulary like 洗 (xǐ - to wash) and 干净 (gān jìng - clean). Focus on the actions related to cleanliness and drying as you expand your vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 乹 with 干 (gān), which also means 'dry' but has broader uses. For example, saying '我乹衣服' (Wǒ gān yīfú) is incorrect; it should be '我把衣服乹了' (Wǒ bǎ yīfú gānle) to indicate the action of drying clothes.
Pronunciation of 乹
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Etymology of 乹
Pictograph of a shild. In simplified Chinese 干 is also used to mean "dry", while in traditional Chinese this meaning is written with a separate character 乾. In simplified Chinese 干 is also used to mean "tree trunk; do", while in traditional Chinese
Heat 乚from the sun 龺; 龺 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 乹
Pictograph of a shild. In simplified Chinese 干 is also used to mean "dry", while in traditional Chinese this meaning is written with a separate character 乾. In simplified Chinese 干 is also used to mean "tree trunk; do", while in traditional Chinese
- 1The giveawayHeat 乚from the sun 龺; 龺 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to clean; to dry up in Chinese
“to clean; to dry up” in Chinese is乹
The character 乹 (gān) primarily means 'to clean' or 'to dry up.' It is often used in contexts related to tidying up or removing moisture, such as drying clothes or cleaning surfaces. This word emphasizes the action of making something free from dirt or liquid.
When to use 乹
Learners often confuse 乹 with similar-sounding characters. It is typically used in informal contexts, so it's essential to pair it with appropriate verbs for clarity, such as '清洗' (qīng xǐ - to wash) or '擦' (cā - to wipe). Be careful with the tonal pronunciation to avoid misunderstandings.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 乹 with 干 (gān), which also means 'dry' but has broader uses. For example, saying '我乹衣服' (Wǒ gān yīfú) is incorrect; it should be '我把衣服乹了' (Wǒ bǎ yīfú gānle) to indicate the action of drying clothes.
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Word Family of 乹
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Frequently Asked Questions about 乹
It is not frequently used alone but is applicable in specific contexts related to cleaning or drying.
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