Meanings of 垛
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AI Study Notes for 垛
堆 (duī) - use 垛 (duǒ) when emphasizing a specific arrangement or stacking, while 堆 (duī) is more general for any heap.
Common mistakes include confusing 垛 (duǒ) with similar-sounding characters like 堵 (dǔ, to block), which can lead to misunderstandings. This word is generally used in informal contexts when discussing physical piles, but can also be used in military discussions. Be careful with the tones, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning.
Though 垛 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK Level 3 words related to building or stacking, such as 堆 (duī, to pile up). Focus on recognizing its usage in context and building vocabulary around physical objects and structures.
Learners often confuse 垛 (duǒ) with 堆 (duī), leading to incorrect phrases like '他把书垛在一起' instead of '他把书堆在一起' (He piled the books together). Always ensure you are using the correct term based on the context.
Pronunciation of 垛
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Etymology of 垛
Phonosemantic compound. 土 represents the meaning and 朵 represents the sound. Simplified form of 垜.
earth
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Phonosemantic compound. 土 represents the meaning and 朵 represents the sound. Simplified form of 垜.
- 1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half朵 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayearth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say heap, pile; to heap, to pile in Chinese
“heap, pile; to heap, to pile” in Chinese is垛
The character 垛 (duǒ) refers to a heap or pile of something and can also mean to stack or to pile up. It is often used in contexts where items are grouped or stacked, such as firewood or stones. Additionally, in a military context, it can refer to battlements or a raised structure for defense.
When to use 垛
Common mistakes include confusing 垛 (duǒ) with similar-sounding characters like 堵 (dǔ, to block), which can lead to misunderstandings. This word is generally used in informal contexts when discussing physical piles, but can also be used in military discussions. Be careful with the tones, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning.
垛 or something close to it
堆 (duī) - use 垛 (duǒ) when emphasizing a specific arrangement or stacking, while 堆 (duī) is more general for any heap.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 垛 (duǒ) with 堆 (duī), leading to incorrect phrases like '他把书垛在一起' instead of '他把书堆在一起' (He piled the books together). Always ensure you are using the correct term based on the context.
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Grammar Patterns of 垛
垛 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 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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参加运动的人们在各种仪式上点起一____垛篝火以纪念周年庆典。
Campaigners lit scores of bonfires in ceremonies to mark the anniversary.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 垛
You can say '他把木头垛在一起' (Tā bǎ mùtóu duǒ zài yīqǐ), meaning 'He piled the wood together.'
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