Basic Meaning
n
Measure word: 张 (zhang1). Refers to a physical tool made of rope, wire, etc.
a net (used to catch fish or animals)
(张)用麻绳、尼龙绳、丝线等交错结成的用来捕鱼或捉鸟兽的工具
Words:
结网拉网渔网撒网张网
Sentences:
- 渔民每天早上都会去撒网捕鱼。Fishermen go out every morning to cast their nets and catch fish.
- 这张渔网破了,需要修补一下。This fishing net is torn and needs mending.
n
Refers to any object with a mesh structure resembling a net.
a net-like thing
形状像网的东西。
Words:
Sentences:
- 这个网球拍用了很长时间了。This tennis racket has been used for a long time.
- 墙角有一个很大的蜘蛛网。There is a very large spiderweb in the corner of the wall.
n
Used metaphorically for any interwoven system or organization.
a network (of connections or systems)
像网一样纵横交错的组织或系统。
Words:
法网关系网交通网通讯网营销网
Sentences:
- 他的关系网很广,认识很多人。He has a wide network of connections and knows many people.
- 这个城市的公共交通网非常发达。This city's public transportation network is highly developed.
n
A very common modern meaning.
the internet; computer network
特指计算机网络。
Sentences:
- 我每天都会上网看新闻。I go online every day to read the news.
- 我们是通过网络认识的。We met through the internet.
- 没有网络,很多工作都没法做。Without the internet, a lot of work can't be done.
v
Used literally. Note the word order: 网 + object, e.g., 网鱼.
to catch or capture with a net
用网捕捉
Words:
网住网罗网鱼网鸟
Sentences:
- 他网住了那只蝴蝶。He caught the butterfly in his net.
Writing & Component
Radical冂
Structuresemi_enclosed
Stroke Count6
Strokes丨𠃌丿丶丿丶
