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佉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
佉qūthe name of a divine being; surnamezg, 7 strokes, radical 亻
佉qūsurname Quunknown, 7 strokes, radical 亻
qū(Qu1) T1
  1. 1the name of a divine being; surname
Also a Chinese surname, Qu — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

佉qū(Qu1)

The character 佉 (qū) primarily refers to the name of a divine being in Chinese mythology or ancient texts. It can also serve as a surname, particularly the surname Qu, which is less common but recognized in certain regions of China.

Strokes7Radical亻
Cultural Note

The character 佉 is connected to ancient Chinese beliefs and texts, where divine beings played significant roles in mythology and folklore, showcasing the importance of spirituality in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a divine being standing tall, with the character 佉 resembling a figure with arms spread wide. The 'q' sound at the beginning can remind you of 'quest,' symbolizing a journey to understand divine beings.

Meanings of 佉

qū(Qu1)
1the name of a divine being; surname
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About 佉

佉Simplified
7Strokes
亻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 佉 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary or historical contexts. Be careful when using it in writing, as it might come off as overly formal or archaic in modern settings.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it might be useful for advanced learners interested in classical literature or mythology. Focus on understanding its usage in historical texts or names.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 佉 with more common surnames like 曲 (qū), which means 'bend' or 'curve.' Always check the context to ensure you are using the correct character.

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Pronunciation of 佉

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Etymology of 佉

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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person

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)去
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Case file: 佉

  1. 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half去 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayperson
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 佉?

Decomposition of 佉

IDS Structure⿰亻去
佉Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
去qu4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 佉?

How to say the name of a divine being; surname in Chinese

“the name of a divine being; surname” in Chinese is佉qū

The character 佉 (qū) primarily refers to the name of a divine being in Chinese mythology or ancient texts. It can also serve as a surname, particularly the surname Qu, which is less common but recognized in certain regions of China.

When to use 佉

While 佉 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary or historical contexts. Be careful when using it in writing, as it might come off as overly formal or archaic in modern settings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 佉 with more common surnames like 曲 (qū), which means 'bend' or 'curve.' Always check the context to ensure you are using the correct character.

Write 佉

佉

Practice writing 佉 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 佉

Words Containing This Character1
佉qūsurname Qu
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Compound Meaning

What does 佉 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 佉

No, 佉 is quite rare in modern usage and is mostly found in historical or literary contexts.

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