Meanings of 狩
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AI Study Notes for 狩
猎 (liè) — use 狩 (shòu) for traditional or formal contexts, while 猎 (liè) is more commonly used in everyday language.
Learners often confuse 狩 with other hunting-related terms like 猎 (liè), which refers more broadly to hunting activities. This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the context when using it, especially in literary or historical discussions.
Since 狩 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, learners at higher levels should focus on its usage in classical texts or historical contexts. Understanding its components (犭 for dog, and the upper part showing movement or action) can help in recognizing similar characters related to hunting.
Learners may confuse 狩 with similar characters like 猎 or 追, which refer to hunting in different contexts. For example, using 猎 instead of 狩 when discussing royal hunting would be incorrect.
Pronunciation of 狩
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Etymology of 狩
Phonosemantic compound. 犭 represents the meaning and 守 represents the sound.
dog
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Case file: 狩
Phonosemantic compound. 犭 represents the meaning and 守 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half犭 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half守 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaydog
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 狩
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How to say winter hunting; a hunting dog; an imperial tour in Chinese
“winter hunting; a hunting dog; an imperial tour” in Chinese is狩
The character 狩 (shòu) primarily refers to the act of hunting, especially in the context of winter hunting. It can also denote a hunting dog or an imperial tour, reflecting its historical significance in Chinese culture, where hunting was associated with nobility and leisure activities.
When to use 狩
Learners often confuse 狩 with other hunting-related terms like 猎 (liè), which refers more broadly to hunting activities. This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the context when using it, especially in literary or historical discussions.
狩 or something close to it
猎 (liè) — use 狩 (shòu) for traditional or formal contexts, while 猎 (liè) is more commonly used in everyday language.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 狩 with similar characters like 猎 or 追, which refer to hunting in different contexts. For example, using 猎 instead of 狩 when discussing royal hunting would be incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 狩
狩 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 5 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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诺曼征服之后，这片森林成为了皇家____猎区。
After the Norman Conquest the forest became a royal hunting preserve.
Example Sentences for 狩 (3)
Word Family of 狩
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 狩
The pinyin for 狩 is 'shòu', pronounced with a falling tone.
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