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Learners often confuse 搪 with similar characters like 挡 (dǎng), which also means to block but carries a slightly different nuance. This character is more commonly used in informal contexts, so be cautious when using it in formal writing. Common collocations might include 搪塞 (tángsè) meaning to evade, and 搪护 (tánghù) meaning to protect.
Though 搪 is not currently included in the HSK lists, understanding it can help with grasping more complex ideas of evasion and protection in intermediate-level vocabulary. Focus on recognizing its components and how they relate to physical and metaphorical contexts.
Learners often confuse 搪 with the character 挡 (dǎng), leading to incorrect usage. For instance, saying '我会搪这个问题' (I will block this question) instead of '我会挡这个问题' is incorrect. Use 搪 primarily in contexts of evasion or smearing.
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Etymology of 搪
Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 唐 represents the sound.
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Origin
搪 = 扌 + 唐. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 搪
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How to say to parry, to block; to ward off, to evade in Chinese
“to parry, to block; to ward off, to evade” in Chinese is搪
The character 搪 (táng) primarily means to parry or block, often in the context of evading an attack or keeping something out. It can also refer to the act of smearing or spreading a substance, making it versatile in terms of usage in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
When to use 搪
Learners often confuse 搪 with similar characters like 挡 (dǎng), which also means to block but carries a slightly different nuance. This character is more commonly used in informal contexts, so be cautious when using it in formal writing. Common collocations might include 搪塞 (tángsè) meaning to evade, and 搪护 (tánghù) meaning to protect.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 搪 with the character 挡 (dǎng), leading to incorrect usage. For instance, saying '我会搪这个问题' (I will block this question) instead of '我会挡这个问题' is incorrect. Use 搪 primarily in contexts of evasion or smearing.
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Grammar Patterns of 搪
搪 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 7 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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我问过她这件事，但她一味____塞。
I've asked her about it but she fobs me off.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 搪
It's not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in discussions about martial arts or metaphorically in strategic contexts.
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