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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
摀wǔto conceal, to hide; to cover with a handx, 13 strokes, radical 扌
摀wǔto coverunknown, 13 strokes, radical 扌
wǔ(wu3) T3
  1. 1to conceal, to hide; to cover with a hand
  2. 2to cover
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March 24, 2026

摀wǔ(wu3)

The character 摀 (wǔ) means to conceal or hide something, often by covering it with a hand. It is commonly used in contexts where an object or information needs protection from view or exposure. This character is less frequently used compared to its variant 捂 (wǔ), but it carries the same core meaning.

Strokes13Radical扌
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of hiding or concealing can relate to the importance placed on privacy and modesty. For instance, the practice of covering food or personal documents reflects a cultural value of protecting one's private matters.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person trying to hide a small treasure under their hand, trying to conceal it from prying eyes. The character 摀 features a hand (扌) component, emphasizing the action of covering or hiding something, which helps reinforce its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 摀

wǔ(wu3)
1to conceal, to hide; to cover with a hand
2to cover
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About 摀

摀Simplified
13Strokes
扌Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 摀

Quick Contrast

捂 (wǔ) is a more commonly used variant for covering or concealing, while 摀 (wǔ) is less frequent but carries the same core meaning.

Usage Notes

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 摀 with its more commonly used variant 捂. While both mean to cover or hide, 捂 is more prevalent in everyday language. Additionally, be mindful of the tone; the third tone (wǔ) can change the meaning if mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

Although 摀 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for learners at HSK 3 or 4 to recognize it as a variant of 捂. Students should focus on mastering the more commonly used 捂 first, as it appears frequently in conversation and writing.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 摀 with 捂, mistakenly using 摀 in everyday conversation where 捂 would be appropriate. For example, saying '我把书摀起来了' instead of '我把书捂起来了' (I covered the book).

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Etymology of 摀

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

Semantic (meaning)扌
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Phonetic (sound)烏
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Origin

摀 = 扌 + 烏. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 摀

IDS Structure⿰扌烏
摀Full Character
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扌shou3
left
烏wu1
right
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How to say to conceal, to hide; to cover with a hand in Chinese

“to conceal, to hide; to cover with a hand” in Chinese is摀wǔ

The character 摀 (wǔ) means to conceal or hide something, often by covering it with a hand. It is commonly used in contexts where an object or information needs protection from view or exposure. This character is less frequently used compared to its variant 捂 (wǔ), but it carries the same core meaning.

When to use 摀

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 摀 with its more commonly used variant 捂. While both mean to cover or hide, 捂 is more prevalent in everyday language. Additionally, be mindful of the tone; the third tone (wǔ) can change the meaning if mispronounced.

摀 or something close to it

捂 (wǔ) is a more commonly used variant for covering or concealing, while 摀 (wǔ) is less frequent but carries the same core meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 摀 with 捂, mistakenly using 摀 in everyday conversation where 捂 would be appropriate. For example, saying '我把书摀起来了' instead of '我把书捂起来了' (I covered the book).

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Word Family of 摀

Words Containing This Character1
摀wǔto cover

Frequently Asked Questions about 摀

While 摀 is a valid character, it is not commonly used in modern Chinese. Instead, 捂 is preferred.

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