sok3塑
Jyutpingsok3
Yalesok
Definition
The form, shape, or image of a person or object.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in formal or literary compounds rather than as a standalone verb in daily speech. It carries a sense of artistic creation or molding, often associated with clay or rigid materials. When describing the act of making a figure, native speakers typically prefer using verbs like 整 or 雕刻.
Examples
There are many statues placed in this park.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for the common word 塑膠, which refers to plastic. While both share the character, 塑 in isolation or in compounds like 塑像 relates specifically to the act of molding or the resulting figure, not the material itself.
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Grammar guides
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