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廡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
廡wǔcorridor, hallway; luxuriantzg, 15 strokes, radical 广
wǔ(wu3) T3
  1. 1corridor, hallway; luxuriant
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March 24, 2026

廡wǔ(wu3)

The character 廡 (wǔ) refers to a corridor or hallway, typically found in traditional Chinese architecture. It conveys a sense of space that connects different areas of a building and can also imply an abundance or luxuriance in certain contexts, often used to describe lush surroundings or well-furnished environments.

Strokes15Radical广
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese houses, corridors serve as important transitional spaces that offer shelter from the elements and often lead to gardens or inner courtyards, reflecting the integration of nature in living spaces.

Memory Tip

Imagine a lavish corridor (廡) in a grand palace, adorned with plants and rich decorations. The character is made up of the radical '广' (meaning house or shelter) and '舌' (which looks like a tongue), suggesting a welcoming space where stories are shared and experiences are abundant.

Meanings of 廡

wǔ(wu3)
1corridor, hallway; luxuriant
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About 廡

廡Simplified
15Strokes
广Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 廡 can describe architectural features, it is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to simpler terms for hallway. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing it could change the meaning. It pairs well with words like '走廊' (zǒuláng) for corridor.

HSK Study Tips

As 廡 does not appear in HSK vocabulary lists, focus on related words such as '房间' (fángjiān - room) and '走廊' (zǒuláng - corridor) to build a foundational understanding of spatial terms. Understanding the structural components can help in recognizing similar characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 廡 with similar-sounding characters like '舞' (wǔ - dance). For example, saying '我在廡里跳舞' (Wǒ zài wǔ lǐ tiàowǔ - I dance in the corridor) would be incorrect; use '走廊' instead of 廡 for clarity.

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Etymology of 廡

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

house

Semantic (meaning)广
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Phonetic (sound)無
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Case file: 廡

  1. 1The meaning half广 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half無 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhouse
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 廡?

Decomposition of 廡

IDS Structure⿸广無
廡Full Character
=
广Guang3
enclosing
無wu2
inner
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How to say corridor, hallway; luxuriant in Chinese

“corridor, hallway; luxuriant” in Chinese is廡wǔ

The character 廡 (wǔ) refers to a corridor or hallway, typically found in traditional Chinese architecture. It conveys a sense of space that connects different areas of a building and can also imply an abundance or luxuriance in certain contexts, often used to describe lush surroundings or well-furnished environments.

When to use 廡

While 廡 can describe architectural features, it is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to simpler terms for hallway. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing it could change the meaning. It pairs well with words like '走廊' (zǒuláng) for corridor.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 廡 with similar-sounding characters like '舞' (wǔ - dance). For example, saying '我在廡里跳舞' (Wǒ zài wǔ lǐ tiàowǔ - I dance in the corridor) would be incorrect; use '走廊' instead of 廡 for clarity.

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廡

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Word Family of 廡

Words Containing This Character1
庑wúovergrown with weeds廡
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 廡

The correct pronunciation is 'wǔ' with a falling tone.

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