Meanings of 蹊
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AI Study Notes for 蹊
小径 (xiǎojìng) - use 蹊 for more poetic or metaphorical contexts, while 小径 is more literal and commonly used for small paths.
蹊 is often used in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation, making it somewhat formal. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. Common collocations include 蹊径 (qījìng), meaning 'pathway'.
Since 蹊 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it may not be essential for beginners. However, understanding this character can enrich your vocabulary around nature and travel. Focus on recognizing its components and context within literary texts.
Learners often confuse 蹊 with similar characters like 步 (bù, meaning 'step') or 路 (lù, meaning 'road'). For example, saying '我走在蹊' is incorrect; it should be '我走在路上' (I am walking on the road).
Pronunciation of 蹊
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Etymology of 蹊
Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 奚 represents the sound.
foot
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Case file: 蹊
Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 奚 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half足 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half奚 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayfoot
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 蹊
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How to say trail, footpath in Chinese
“trail, footpath” in Chinese is蹊
The character 蹊 (qī) refers to a trail or footpath, commonly used in contexts related to walking paths or routes through nature. It can also imply a metaphorical path in life or choices one makes, highlighting both physical and abstract journeys.
When to use 蹊
蹊 is often used in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation, making it somewhat formal. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. Common collocations include 蹊径 (qījìng), meaning 'pathway'.
蹊 or something close to it
小径 (xiǎojìng) - use 蹊 for more poetic or metaphorical contexts, while 小径 is more literal and commonly used for small paths.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 蹊 with similar characters like 步 (bù, meaning 'step') or 路 (lù, meaning 'road'). For example, saying '我走在蹊' is incorrect; it should be '我走在路上' (I am walking on the road).
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Grammar Patterns of 蹊
蹊 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这事儿真____跷！
What an extraordinary thing to happen!
Example Sentences for 蹊 (1)
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What an extraordinary thing to happen!
Word Family of 蹊
Compound Meaning
What does 蹊跷 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 蹊
It is pronounced as 'qī' with a high first tone.
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