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AI Study Notes for 弋
Be mindful of the character's formal tone; it may not be widely used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 弋捕 (yì bǔ, to catch) or 弋猎 (yì liè, to hunt). A common mistake is confusing it with similar characters like 押 (yā, to press), which has a different meaning.
Although 弋 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for learners to recognize it in classical texts. Students should focus on its usage in hunting terminology and idiomatic expressions, linking it to other HSK words related to action and capturing.
Learners often confuse 弋 with similar characters and misuse it in casual contexts. For example, saying '我想弋一个球' (I want to catch a ball) is incorrect; the correct term is 捕 (bǔ) for catching an object.
Pronunciation of 弋
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Etymology of 弋
Pictograph of a post for tethering animals, now written as 杙. The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
Picture of an arrow shot from a bow
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Case file: 弋
Pictograph of a post for tethering animals, now written as 杙. The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
- 1The giveawayPicture of an arrow shot from a bow
- 2On the record aspictographic — someone drew the thing itself.
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How to say to catch, to arrest; to shoot with a bow in Chinese
“to catch, to arrest; to shoot with a bow” in Chinese is弋
The character 弋 (yì) primarily means to catch or arrest, often in the context of hunting or using a bow to shoot. It conveys the action of targeting something with precision and can also refer to capturing or seizing in a broader sense. This character is less commonly used in modern contexts but may appear in literary texts or idiomatic expressions.
When to use 弋
Be mindful of the character's formal tone; it may not be widely used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 弋捕 (yì bǔ, to catch) or 弋猎 (yì liè, to hunt). A common mistake is confusing it with similar characters like 押 (yā, to press), which has a different meaning.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 弋 with similar characters and misuse it in casual contexts. For example, saying '我想弋一个球' (I want to catch a ball) is incorrect; the correct term is 捕 (bǔ) for catching an object.
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Grammar Patterns of 弋
弋 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 2 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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一艘四桨的小艇,在四下游____.
A four - oared galley is hovering about.
Example Sentences for 弋 (1)
Word Family of 弋
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Frequently Asked Questions about 弋
In modern Chinese, 弋 primarily means to catch or arrest, often related to hunting or shooting.
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