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岵 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
岵hùa wooded hillg, 8 strokes, radical 山
岵hùmountain covered with vegetationunknown, 8 strokes, radical 山
岵hùthe residence of one's fatherunknown, 8 strokes, radical 山
hù(hu4) T4
  1. 1a wooded hill
  2. 2mountain covered with vegetation
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March 24, 2026

岵hù(hu4)

The character 岵 (hù) refers to a wooded hill or a mountain that is covered in vegetation. It can also denote a familial connection, specifically relating to the residence of one's father. This word is often used in literary contexts or when discussing nature and family ties.

Strokes8Radical山
Cultural Note

In classical Chinese literature, nature plays a crucial role, and characters like 岵 reflect the importance of landscapes in poetry and philosophy. The concept of a wooded hill is often associated with tranquility and familial heritage in traditional Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a green hill (木, meaning wood) that is so lush it could be your father's favorite spot to relax. The character 岵 looks like a hill (山) with a tree (木) on top, representing the idea of a wooded hill or mountain.

Meanings of 岵

hù(hu4)
1a wooded hill
2mountain covered with vegetation
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About 岵

岵Simplified
8Strokes
山Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 岵

Usage Notes

This character is relatively uncommon in everyday conversation and may be considered formal or literary. Be cautious of using it in casual contexts, as it may confuse listeners. Additionally, ensure correct pronunciation with the fourth tone (hù) to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 岵 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can help learners connect with other nature-related terms. Focus on recognizing the radicals, particularly 岗 (gǎng) and 木 (mù), which are essential in advanced vocabulary related to geography and nature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 岵 (hù) with similar characters like 岗 (gǎng), leading to incorrect usage in context. For example, using 岵 to refer to a general hill instead of a wooded one is incorrect; instead, use 山 (shān) for a generic hill.

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Etymology of 岵

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

mountain

Semantic (meaning)山
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Phonetic (sound)古
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Origin

岵 = 山 + 古. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 岵

IDS Structure⿰山古
岵Full Character
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山Shan1
left
古Gu3
right
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Parts

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How to say a wooded hill in Chinese

“a wooded hill” in Chinese is岵hù

The character 岵 (hù) refers to a wooded hill or a mountain that is covered in vegetation. It can also denote a familial connection, specifically relating to the residence of one's father. This word is often used in literary contexts or when discussing nature and family ties.

When to use 岵

This character is relatively uncommon in everyday conversation and may be considered formal or literary. Be cautious of using it in casual contexts, as it may confuse listeners. Additionally, ensure correct pronunciation with the fourth tone (hù) to avoid misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 岵 (hù) with similar characters like 岗 (gǎng), leading to incorrect usage in context. For example, using 岵 to refer to a general hill instead of a wooded one is incorrect; instead, use 山 (shān) for a generic hill.

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Word Family of 岵

Words Containing This Character1
岵hùsee also 屺[qǐ]

Frequently Asked Questions about 岵

Characters like 屺 (qǐ) also refer to hills but may imply different characteristics or contexts. 岵 specifically emphasizes vegetation.

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