Meanings of 麓
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AI Study Notes for 麓
山脚 (shānjiǎo, foot of the mountain) vs 山麓 (shānlù, base of the mountain) — use 麓 when emphasizing the lower part of a mountain, while 山脚 refers more to the specific point where the mountain meets the ground.
This term is more formal and typically used in written contexts, such as geography or poetry. A common mistake is confusing it with other characters that refer to different parts of a landscape, such as 山 (mountain) or 谷 (valley). Pay attention to its specific use in describing lower elevations.
While 麓 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to geographical terms that may appear in advanced levels. Students should focus on identifying related terms like 山 (mountain) and 谷 (valley) to build a broader understanding of topographical vocabulary.
Learners often mistakenly use 麓 to refer to the entire mountain rather than just the base. For instance, saying '我去爬麓' (I go to climb the麓) is incorrect; it should be '我去爬山' (I go to climb the mountain).
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Etymology of 麓
Phonosemantic compound. 林 represents the meaning and 鹿 represents the sound.
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Case file: 麓
Phonosemantic compound. 林 represents the meaning and 鹿 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half林 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half鹿 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayforest
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say the base of a hill; foothill in Chinese
“the base of a hill; foothill” in Chinese is麓
The character 麓 (lù) refers to the base or foothill of a mountain, often indicating the lower part of a hill where it meets the ground. It is commonly used in geographical contexts and can describe landscapes or locations near mountains.
When to use 麓
This term is more formal and typically used in written contexts, such as geography or poetry. A common mistake is confusing it with other characters that refer to different parts of a landscape, such as 山 (mountain) or 谷 (valley). Pay attention to its specific use in describing lower elevations.
麓 or something close to it
山脚 (shānjiǎo, foot of the mountain) vs 山麓 (shānlù, base of the mountain) — use 麓 when emphasizing the lower part of a mountain, while 山脚 refers more to the specific point where the mountain meets the ground.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 麓 to refer to the entire mountain rather than just the base. For instance, saying '我去爬麓' (I go to climb the麓) is incorrect; it should be '我去爬山' (I go to climb the mountain).
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Grammar Patterns of 麓
麓 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 2 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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帕萨迪纳坐落于圣加布里埃尔山____的丘陵地带。
Pasadena lies in the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains.
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Word Family of 麓
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 麓
You can say '这座山的麓很美丽' (The foothill of this mountain is beautiful).
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