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纤: xian (fine) vs qian (tow rope)

纤: xian (fine) vs qian (tow rope)

Readings 读音

  • xian fine; delicate
  • qian tow rope 纤夫 · 纤绳 · 拉纤

How it works 讲解

纤 reads xian in words like — "fine"; 纤 reads qian in words like 纤夫, 纤绳 — "tow rope". The surrounding word tells you which reading to use — learn the trigger words, not the character alone.

Examples 例句

  1. 你们Nǐmen应该yīnggāi多duō吃chī纤维xiānwéi。

    You should eat more fiber.

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