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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
㼌yǔmelon patch; weary, feeblex, 10 strokes, radical 瓜
yǔ(yu3) T3
  1. 1melon patch; weary, feeble
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March 24, 2026

㼌yǔ(yu3)

The character 㼌 (yǔ) primarily refers to a melon patch, conveying a sense of cultivation or agriculture. It also carries the meanings of being weary or feeble, often used to describe a state of tiredness or weakness in physical or emotional contexts.

Strokes10Radical瓜
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, agriculture, including the cultivation of melons, is a significant aspect of rural life and symbolizes hard work and sustenance. The character reflects the importance of farming in daily life and the values associated with it.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small, tired farmer sitting in a melon patch. The character 㼌 resembles the farmer's weary posture as he tends to his crops, with the top part suggesting the tired head leaning forward and the bottom suggesting the ground or patch he is cultivating.

Meanings of 㼌

yǔ(yu3)
1melon patch; weary, feeble
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About 㼌

㼌Simplified
10Strokes
瓜Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse this character with similar-looking ones, as its meanings can vary significantly. It is more commonly used in informal contexts when describing exhaustion, rather than in formal writing. Common collocations include phrases related to farming or fatigue.

HSK Study Tips

While 㼌 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with HSK Level 1 and 2 words related to agriculture, such as '田' (tián, field) and '菜' (cài, vegetable). Students should focus on its pronunciation and usage in context, especially in colloquial speech.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 㼌 due to its tonal nature, mistakenly saying 'yu' without the correct tone. Additionally, some confuse its meaning with related terms; for example, using it interchangeably with '疲惫' (píbèi, exhausted) without context is incorrect.

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Etymology of 㼌

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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Several melons 瓜 growing

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Case file: 㼌

  1. 1The giveawaySeveral melons 瓜 growing
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 㼌

IDS Structure⿰瓜瓜
㼌Full Character
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瓜gua1
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瓜gua1
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How to say melon patch; weary, feeble in Chinese

“melon patch; weary, feeble” in Chinese is㼌yǔ

The character 㼌 (yǔ) primarily refers to a melon patch, conveying a sense of cultivation or agriculture. It also carries the meanings of being weary or feeble, often used to describe a state of tiredness or weakness in physical or emotional contexts.

When to use 㼌

Be careful not to confuse this character with similar-looking ones, as its meanings can vary significantly. It is more commonly used in informal contexts when describing exhaustion, rather than in formal writing. Common collocations include phrases related to farming or fatigue.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 㼌 due to its tonal nature, mistakenly saying 'yu' without the correct tone. Additionally, some confuse its meaning with related terms; for example, using it interchangeably with '疲惫' (píbèi, exhausted) without context is incorrect.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 㼌

In everyday conversation, 㼌 can refer to feeling weary or tired, often used to describe someone's state after hard work.

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