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When using 辘, ensure the context is clear that you are referring to a mechanical device, as it can easily be confused with other similar-sounding words. This term is more technical and may not be used in everyday conversation, so be cautious about its register.
Although 辘 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your technical vocabulary relevant to machinery. Focus on related words in construction or engineering fields to build a broader context.
Learners often confuse 辘 with similar-sounding characters like 路 (lù, road) or 陆 (lù, land), which can lead to incorrect meanings. Always clarify the context to ensure you are using the correct term.
Pronunciation of 辘
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Etymology of 辘
Phonosemantic compound. 车 represents the meaning and 鹿 represents the sound. Simplified form of 轆.
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Case file: 辘
Phonosemantic compound. 车 represents the meaning and 鹿 represents the sound. Simplified form of 轆.
- 1The meaning half车 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half鹿 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywheel
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say windlass, pulley, capstan in Chinese
“windlass, pulley, capstan” in Chinese is辘
The character 辘 (lù) refers to a mechanical device such as a windlass or pulley used for lifting or hauling. It is commonly used in contexts related to machinery, construction, or maritime activities, where such tools are essential for moving heavy objects.
When to use 辘
When using 辘, ensure the context is clear that you are referring to a mechanical device, as it can easily be confused with other similar-sounding words. This term is more technical and may not be used in everyday conversation, so be cautious about its register.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 辘 with similar-sounding characters like 路 (lù, road) or 陆 (lù, land), which can lead to incorrect meanings. Always clarify the context to ensure you are using the correct term.
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Grammar Patterns of 辘
辘 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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5位幸存者最终到达安全之地时已经衣衫褴褛、饥肠____辘、精疲力尽。
The five survivors eventually reached safety, ragged, half-starved and exhausted.
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Word Family of 辘
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Frequently Asked Questions about 辘
A windlass is a type of machine used to lift or move heavy weights, typically by winding a rope around a drum.
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