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黻 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
黻fúspecial pattern of embroideryg, 17 strokes, radical 黹
黻fú(embroidery)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 黹
fú(fu2) T2
  1. 1special pattern of embroidery
  2. 2(embroidery)
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March 24, 2026

黻fú(fu2)

The character 黻 (fú) refers to a specific type of traditional embroidery pattern, often seen in Chinese textiles and ceremonial clothing. It represents a form of ornamental design that is rich in cultural significance, typically associated with nobility and formal occasions. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation but holds importance in discussions about Chinese art and fashion.

Strokes17Radical黹
Cultural Note

In historical China, the character 黻 is often associated with the robes of officials, which featured elaborate embroidery patterns signifying rank and status. This connection highlights the importance of textile artistry in Chinese heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand ceremonial robe adorned with intricate embroidered patterns resembling the character 黻. The dark background (indicated by the radical '黑', which means black) highlights the detailed designs, making them stand out like a beautiful tapestry. Remember 'fú' sounds like 'foo', as in 'fabulous embroidery' to help recall its meaning.

Meanings of 黻

fú(fu2)
1special pattern of embroidery
2(embroidery)
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About 黻

黻Simplified
17Strokes
黹Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 黻

Usage Notes

Learners should note that this term is quite specialized and may not be used in everyday language. It's often found in formal contexts related to fashion or art. Be cautious about pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to misunderstandings, particularly in formal discussions about textiles.

HSK Study Tips

Though not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding 黻 can enhance your appreciation for Chinese cultural items and their descriptions. Focus on memorizing similar characters related to textiles and art, as they often appear in cultural contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 黻 with other characters that have similar components but different meanings, such as 黜 (chù). It's essential to pay attention to the context and the specific embroidery type when using this term.

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Pronunciation of 黻

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Etymology of 黻

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

Semantic (meaning)黹
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Phonetic (sound)犮
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Case file: 黻

  1. 1The meaning half黹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half犮 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayembroidery
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 黻?

Decomposition of 黻

IDS Structure⿰黹犮
黻Full Character
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黹zhi3
left
犮ba2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 黻?

How to say special pattern of embroidery in Chinese

“special pattern of embroidery” in Chinese is黻fú

The character 黻 (fú) refers to a specific type of traditional embroidery pattern, often seen in Chinese textiles and ceremonial clothing. It represents a form of ornamental design that is rich in cultural significance, typically associated with nobility and formal occasions. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation but holds importance in discussions about Chinese art and fashion.

When to use 黻

Learners should note that this term is quite specialized and may not be used in everyday language. It's often found in formal contexts related to fashion or art. Be cautious about pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to misunderstandings, particularly in formal discussions about textiles.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 黻 with other characters that have similar components but different meanings, such as 黜 (chù). It's essential to pay attention to the context and the specific embroidery type when using this term.

Write 黻

黻

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Word Family of 黻

Words Containing This Character1
黻fú(embroidery)
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Compound Meaning

What does 黻 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 黻

No, 黻 is quite specialized and mostly used in discussions about traditional textiles and embroidery.

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