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蘧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蘧qúDianthus superbus; surnamex, 19 strokes, radical 艹
蘧qúsurname Quunknown, 19 strokes, radical 艹
qú(Qu2) T2
  1. 1Dianthus superbus; surname
Also a Chinese surname, Qu — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

蘧qú(Qu2)

The character 蘧 (qú) primarily refers to a type of flower known as Dianthus superbus, often appreciated for its beauty. It can also serve as a surname in Chinese culture, notably the surname Qu. This character isn't commonly encountered in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in botanical or genealogical contexts.

Strokes19Radical艹
Cultural Note

The flower Dianthus superbus is appreciated in Chinese culture for its beauty and is sometimes associated with poetic imagery. Flowers often hold symbolic meanings in China, representing various virtues or emotions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful flower (Dianthus superbus) blooming in a garden. The character 蘧 has the radical for 'plant' (艹) at the top, suggesting it is related to flora. The 'qu' sound can be remembered by picturing someone saying 'cute' while admiring the flower, tying the pronunciation to its meaning.

Meanings of 蘧

qú(Qu2)
1Dianthus superbus; surname
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About 蘧

蘧Simplified
19Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Due to its specific usage, 蘧 is rarely used in everyday conversation, so learners may confuse it with more common characters. It is essential to use the correct tone when pronouncing 'qú' to avoid confusion with other homophones. This character might appear in literature or botanical texts, so familiarity with those contexts is beneficial.

HSK Study Tips

While 蘧 is not part of the HSK levels, students should recognize it as a unique character that may enrich their vocabulary. Connecting it with other botanical terms or surnames can enhance understanding. Focus on pronunciation and the context of use in literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 蘧 with similar characters or mispronounce it. For instance, saying 'qu' instead of the correct rising tone 'qú' can lead to misunderstandings. Additionally, mixing it up with more familiar plant characters like 花 (huā) is a common error.

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Etymology of 蘧

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

plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)遽
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Case file: 蘧

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half遽 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplant
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蘧?

Decomposition of 蘧

IDS Structure⿱艹遽
蘧Full Character
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艹cao3
top
遽ju4
bottom
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How to say Dianthus superbus; surname in Chinese

“Dianthus superbus; surname” in Chinese is蘧qú

The character 蘧 (qú) primarily refers to a type of flower known as Dianthus superbus, often appreciated for its beauty. It can also serve as a surname in Chinese culture, notably the surname Qu. This character isn't commonly encountered in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in botanical or genealogical contexts.

When to use 蘧

Due to its specific usage, 蘧 is rarely used in everyday conversation, so learners may confuse it with more common characters. It is essential to use the correct tone when pronouncing 'qú' to avoid confusion with other homophones. This character might appear in literature or botanical texts, so familiarity with those contexts is beneficial.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 蘧 with similar characters or mispronounce it. For instance, saying 'qu' instead of the correct rising tone 'qú' can lead to misunderstandings. Additionally, mixing it up with more familiar plant characters like 花 (huā) is a common error.

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蘧

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Word Family of 蘧

Words Containing This Character1
蘧qúsurname Qu
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Compound Meaning

What does 蘧 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蘧

It refers to the flower Dianthus superbus and can also be a surname.

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