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迕 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
迕wǔobstinate, perverseg, 7 strokes, radical 辶
迕wùobstinate, perverseg, 7 strokes, radical 辶
wù(wu4)
primary
T4
  1. 1obstinate, perverse
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March 24, 2026

迕wù(wu4)

The character 迕 (wù) refers to a sense of obstinacy or perversion in behavior or thought. It is commonly used to describe someone who is contrary or stubborn, often opposing what is logically or socially acceptable. This term can be applied in both personal attributes and broader societal contexts.

Strokes7Radical辶
Cultural Note

In Chinese literature, characters that embody stubbornness often symbolize deeper societal issues or personal dilemmas, reflecting values of perseverance and individuality. The concept of obstinacy can also be tied to traditional teachings that value harmony over discord.

Memory Tip

Imagine a stubborn mule (象征的骡子) that refuses to move forward and keeps going in the wrong direction, illustrating the meaning of obstinacy. The character 迕 has the radical '辶' (movement) suggesting motion, while the rest hints at conflict, as the mule 'wù' (refusing) is going the opposite way.

Meanings of 迕

wù(wu4)
primary
1obstinate, perverse
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About 迕

迕Simplified
7Strokes
辶Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 迕 in conversation, as it can carry a negative connotation and may not be suitable for formal contexts. It is often used in literary or philosophical discussions, rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases like '迕逆' (to rebel or oppose).

HSK Study Tips

Although 迕 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it intersects with HSK Level 5's focus on characters that express complex emotions or ideas. Students should focus on understanding its usage in literary contexts and building vocabulary around themes of conflict and contrast.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 迕 by applying it to situations that require a neutral or positive description, such as '他很迕' (He is very obstinate) when it would be better to say '他很坚持' (He is very persistent). Instead, reserve 迕 for contexts where obstinacy is indeed a flaw.

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Etymology of 迕

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

walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)午
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Case file: 迕

  1. 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half午 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywalk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 迕

IDS Structure⿺辶午
迕Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
午wu3
inner
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How to say obstinate, perverse in Chinese

“obstinate, perverse” in Chinese is迕wǔ

The character 迕 (wù) refers to a sense of obstinacy or perversion in behavior or thought. It is commonly used to describe someone who is contrary or stubborn, often opposing what is logically or socially acceptable. This term can be applied in both personal attributes and broader societal contexts.

When to use 迕

Be cautious when using 迕 in conversation, as it can carry a negative connotation and may not be suitable for formal contexts. It is often used in literary or philosophical discussions, rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases like '迕逆' (to rebel or oppose).

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 迕 by applying it to situations that require a neutral or positive description, such as '他很迕' (He is very obstinate) when it would be better to say '他很坚持' (He is very persistent). Instead, reserve 迕 for contexts where obstinacy is indeed a flaw.

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迕

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Word Family of 迕

Words Containing This Character1
迕wùobstinate, perverse
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Compound Meaning

What does 迕 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 迕

Synonyms include '倔' (jué, stubborn) and '逆' (nì, to oppose).

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