Meanings of 馑
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AI Study Notes for 馑
This term is quite formal and is typically found in literature or historical texts rather than in everyday conversation. Be cautious with tone; the third tone (jǐn) must be pronounced correctly to avoid confusion with other characters that sound similar.
While 馑 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to HSK Level 4 words related to agriculture and social issues. Focus on understanding its literary context and how it compares with more common terms for hunger or poverty.
Learners often confuse 馑 with similar-sounding characters. For instance, they might mistakenly use 饥 (jī), which means hunger, instead of 馑 when discussing famine. Always remember that 馑 specifically refers to the broader context of crop failure.
Pronunciation of 馑
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Etymology of 馑
A time of little 堇 food 饣; 堇 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 馑
- 1The giveawayA time of little 堇 food 饣; 堇 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Decomposition of 馑
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How to say a time of famine or crop failure in Chinese
“a time of famine or crop failure” in Chinese is馑
The character 馑 (jǐn) refers to a time of famine or crop failure, indicating a period when food is scarce and hunger prevails. It is used in literary or historical contexts to describe dire situations related to agricultural failure and its consequences on society.
When to use 馑
This term is quite formal and is typically found in literature or historical texts rather than in everyday conversation. Be cautious with tone; the third tone (jǐn) must be pronounced correctly to avoid confusion with other characters that sound similar.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 馑 with similar-sounding characters. For instance, they might mistakenly use 饥 (jī), which means hunger, instead of 馑 when discussing famine. Always remember that 馑 specifically refers to the broader context of crop failure.
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Grammar Patterns of 馑
馑 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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迦太基人受尽了饥____之苦.
The Carthaginians suffered horribly from famine.
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Word Family of 馑
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Frequently Asked Questions about 馑
No, it's mostly used in literary contexts to refer to historical famines.
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