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乚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
乚yàsecret, hidden, mysterious; small, minute; to concealx, 1 strokes, radical 乚
乚yàcomponent in Chinese charactersunknown, 1 strokes, radical 乚
乚yàarchaic variant of 毫[hao2]unknown, 1 strokes, radical 乚
乚yàarchaic variant of 乙[yi3]unknown, 1 strokes, radical 乚
乚gōusecret, hidden, mysterious; small, minute; to concealx, 1 strokes, radical 乚
乚gōucomponent in Chinese charactersunknown, 1 strokes, radical 乚
乚gōuarchaic variant of 毫[hao2]unknown, 1 strokes, radical 乚
乚gōuarchaic variant of 乙[yi3]unknown, 1 strokes, radical 乚
gōu(gou1)gou
primary
 T1
  1. 1secret, hidden, mysterious; small, minute; to conceal
  2. 2component in Chinese characters
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March 24, 2026

乚gōu(gou1)

The character 乚 (gōu) has meanings related to secrecy and concealment, often denoting something hidden or minute. It is also used as a component in other Chinese characters, adding depth to their meanings, particularly in terms of subtlety or obscurity.

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Cultural Note

In ancient Chinese philosophy, concepts of secrecy and hidden meanings often relate to wisdom and the unseen forces of nature, which can be reflected in literature and art. This character embodies those themes, resonating with the value placed on hidden knowledge in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine 乚 as a sneaky little creature hiding behind a bush, whispering secrets. The shape resembles a hidden figure, and remember that 'gōu' sounds like 'go', as in 'go hide' to make it memorable.

Meanings of 乚

gōu(gou1)
primary
1secret, hidden, mysterious; small, minute; to conceal
2component in Chinese characters
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乚Simplified
1Strokes
乚Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 乚

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 乚 with similar characters like 乙 (yǐ) due to their visual similarity. It's used in more literary or formal contexts, so be mindful of the audience when using it. Additionally, be cautious of tone, as mispronouncing 'gōu' can lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 乚 is not included in HSK levels, understanding it can help learners decipher more complex characters that incorporate it. Students should focus on recognizing it as a component and its implications of subtlety in character formation.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 乚 with 乙 (yǐ) due to their similar shapes. For instance, using 乚 in a sentence where 乙 is correct can lead to misunderstanding; ensure to check the context carefully.

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Etymology of 乚

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Component used in simplified characters.

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How to say secret, hidden, mysterious; small, minute; to conceal in Chinese

“secret, hidden, mysterious; small, minute; to conceal” in Chinese is乚yà

The character 乚 (gōu) has meanings related to secrecy and concealment, often denoting something hidden or minute. It is also used as a component in other Chinese characters, adding depth to their meanings, particularly in terms of subtlety or obscurity.

When to use 乚

Learners often confuse 乚 with similar characters like 乙 (yǐ) due to their visual similarity. It's used in more literary or formal contexts, so be mindful of the audience when using it. Additionally, be cautious of tone, as mispronouncing 'gōu' can lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 乚 with 乙 (yǐ) due to their similar shapes. For instance, using 乚 in a sentence where 乙 is correct can lead to misunderstanding; ensure to check the context carefully.

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Word Family of 乚

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乚gōuarchaic variant of 毫[háo]

Frequently Asked Questions about 乚

The primary meaning is related to secrecy or something hidden.

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