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杌 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
杌wùtree stump; square stool; sterilityzg, 7 strokes, radical 木
杌wùlow stoolunknown, 7 strokes, radical 木
wù(wu4) T4
  1. 1tree stump; square stool; sterility
  2. 2low stool
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March 24, 2026

杌wù(wu4)

The character 杌 (wù) refers to a low stool or square seat, often made from wood. It can also denote a tree stump, emphasizing its connection to wooden objects. In specific contexts, it can imply sterility, relating to the idea of barrenness or lack of growth.

Strokes7Radical木
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, low stools are often used in homes for sitting and dining, reflecting a lifestyle that values simplicity and functionality in furniture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wooden stool (a low seat) that has been carved from a tree stump. Visualize this stool as a square, solid object, and remember 'wù' sounds like 'wood' – bringing to mind the wooden nature of both the stool and the stump.

Meanings of 杌

wù(wu4)
1tree stump; square stool; sterility
2low stool
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About 杌

杌Simplified
7Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 杌

Usage Notes

This character is relatively informal and may not be commonly used in formal writing. Be cautious of its tone, as mispronouncing it could change its meaning significantly, especially in a conversation about furniture versus nature.

HSK Study Tips

Although 杌 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to other characters related to furniture (like 椅 - yǐ, chair) or nature (like 树 - shù, tree). Focus on recognizing the character's structure to help with memorization.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 杌 with similar characters like 椅 (yǐ, chair) due to their related meanings. Ensure you remember that 杌 specifically refers to a low stool or stump, while 椅 refers to a chair.

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Etymology of 杌

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A tree 木 stump 兀; 兀 also provides the pronunciation

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Decomposition of 杌

IDS Structure⿰木兀
杌Full Character
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木Mu4
left
兀Wu4
right
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Parts

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How to say tree stump; square stool; sterility in Chinese

“tree stump; square stool; sterility” in Chinese is杌wù

The character 杌 (wù) refers to a low stool or square seat, often made from wood. It can also denote a tree stump, emphasizing its connection to wooden objects. In specific contexts, it can imply sterility, relating to the idea of barrenness or lack of growth.

When to use 杌

This character is relatively informal and may not be commonly used in formal writing. Be cautious of its tone, as mispronouncing it could change its meaning significantly, especially in a conversation about furniture versus nature.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 杌 with similar characters like 椅 (yǐ, chair) due to their related meanings. Ensure you remember that 杌 specifically refers to a low stool or stump, while 椅 refers to a chair.

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Word Family of 杌

Words Containing This Character1
杌wùlow stool

Frequently Asked Questions about 杌

You can say: '这个房间里有一个木制的杌。' (There is a wooden stool in this room.)

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