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攒: zan (to save up) vs cuan (to gather)

攒: zan (to save up) vs cuan (to gather)

Readings 读音

  • zan to save up
  • cuan to gather (攒动) 攒动 · 万头攒动

How it works 讲解

攒 reads zan in words like — "to save up"; 攒 reads cuan in words like 攒动, 万头攒动 — "to gather". The surrounding word tells you which reading to use — learn the trigger words, not the character alone.

Examples 例句

  1. 他Tā在zài攒钱zǎnqián上shàng大学dàxué。

    He's saving up to go to college.

  2. 我Wǒ工作gōngzuò是shì为了wèile攒cuán大学dàxué学费xuéfèi。

    I am working to save for my college tuition.

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