Meanings of 迥
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AI Study Notes for 迥
迥 (jiǒng) vs 明显 (míngxiǎn) — use 迥 for emphasizing strong differences or separations, while 明显 is more about something being obvious or clear.
Learners often confuse 迥 with similar characters. It's important to use it in contexts that emphasize difference rather than just distance. The character is more formal, so in casual conversation, other words might be preferred.
Although 迥 is not included in the HSK levels, it is useful for learners who are at advanced levels and want to express nuanced differences. Students should focus on its usage in contrastive contexts and practice with synonyms.
Learners might confuse 迥 with 远 (yuǎn), which also means far but without the nuance of difference. For example, saying '这两件事是远的' (These two matters are far) is incorrect; instead, use '这两件事是迥然不同的' (These two matters are markedly different).
Pronunciation of 迥
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Etymology of 迥
Separated 辶 by a border 冋; 冋 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 迥
- 1The giveawaySeparated 辶 by a border 冋; 冋 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Decomposition of 迥
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How to say distant, far; separated; different in Chinese
“distant, far; separated; different” in Chinese is迥
The character 迥 (jiǒng) conveys a sense of distance or separation. It is often used to describe something that is markedly different or distinct from something else, emphasizing a strong contrast. Common usage contexts include discussions about differences in opinions, styles, or characteristics.
When to use 迥
Learners often confuse 迥 with similar characters. It's important to use it in contexts that emphasize difference rather than just distance. The character is more formal, so in casual conversation, other words might be preferred.
迥 or something close to it
迥 (jiǒng) vs 明显 (míngxiǎn) — use 迥 for emphasizing strong differences or separations, while 明显 is more about something being obvious or clear.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 迥 with 远 (yuǎn), which also means far but without the nuance of difference. For example, saying '这两件事是远的' (These two matters are far) is incorrect; instead, use '这两件事是迥然不同的' (These two matters are markedly different).
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Grammar Patterns of 迥
迥 functions as a four-character idiom (成语). Treat it as a fixed unit; it usually plays the role of a single adjective, adverb, or noun phrase inside the larger sentence. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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是____然不同的观点之间的碰撞改变了人们的看法。
It's the collision of disparate ideas that alters one's perspective.
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Word Family of 迥
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 迥
You can use 迥 in a sentence like '他的观点与我的迥然不同' (His viewpoint is very different from mine).
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