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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
旒liútassels, fringes; pearls studding a crowng, 13 strokes, radical 方
旒liútasselunknown, 13 strokes, radical 方
liú(liu2) T2
  1. 1tassels, fringes; pearls studding a crown
  2. 2tassel
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March 24, 2026

旒liú(liu2)

The character 旒 (liú) refers to decorative elements, specifically tassels or fringes that often adorn hats, clothing, or crowns. It can also denote pearls that embellish a crown, highlighting its association with royalty and elegance. This term is primarily used in formal or literary contexts.

Strokes13Radical方
Cultural Note

In ancient China, tassels were not just decorative but also symbolized rank and status, particularly in imperial attire. The use of 旒 can evoke images of traditional ceremonies and royal garments, reflecting the importance of aesthetics in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a crown decorated with elegant tassels and shining pearls. The character 旒 resembles a crown with the top stroke representing the royal aspect, while the long vertical line suggests the tassels hanging down. The sound 'liú' can be remembered by thinking of how 'elegant' 'pearl' 'tassels' hang gracefully.

Meanings of 旒

liú(liu2)
1tassels, fringes; pearls studding a crown
2tassel
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About 旒

旒Simplified
13Strokes
方Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 旒

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 旒 with similar characters related to decorations or accessories. It is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation. Be mindful that it typically collocates with words related to royal adornments or ceremonial attire.

HSK Study Tips

Although 旒 is not part of the standardized HSK vocabulary, it connects with characters related to decoration and beauty. Focus on its use in historical or literary texts, and consider how it complements other decorative terms you may learn at this level.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 旒 in casual conversations as it sounds visually appealing. However, the correct usage is mostly confined to formal contexts, so saying '我喜欢这个旒' (I like this tassel) in everyday speech would be incorrect; instead, use '我喜欢这个流苏' ('I like this tassel').

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Etymology of 旒

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)方
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Phonetic (sound)㐬
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Origin

旒 = 方 + 㐬. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 旒

IDS Structure⿰方⿱?㐬
旒Full Character
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方Fang1
left
㐬liu2
top
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Parts

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How to say tassels, fringes; pearls studding a crown in Chinese

“tassels, fringes; pearls studding a crown” in Chinese is旒liú

The character 旒 (liú) refers to decorative elements, specifically tassels or fringes that often adorn hats, clothing, or crowns. It can also denote pearls that embellish a crown, highlighting its association with royalty and elegance. This term is primarily used in formal or literary contexts.

When to use 旒

Learners often confuse 旒 with similar characters related to decorations or accessories. It is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation. Be mindful that it typically collocates with words related to royal adornments or ceremonial attire.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 旒 in casual conversations as it sounds visually appealing. However, the correct usage is mostly confined to formal contexts, so saying '我喜欢这个旒' (I like this tassel) in everyday speech would be incorrect; instead, use '我喜欢这个流苏' ('I like this tassel').

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Word Family of 旒

Words Containing This Character1
旒liútassel

Frequently Asked Questions about 旒

It is pronounced as 'liú' with a rising tone.

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