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伄 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
diàoseldom, irregularlyzg, 6 strokes, radical 亻, Very Hard
diào(diao4) T4
  1. 1seldom, irregularly
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March 24, 2026
diào(diao4)

The character 伄 (diào) primarily conveys the idea of something that occurs seldom or irregularly. It is often used in more formal or literary contexts, suggesting rarity or infrequency in an action or situation.

Strokes6RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese literature, the concept of rarity often carries a sense of value or beauty, much like the appreciation for rare art or experiences. This character encapsulates that cultural appreciation for the exceptional.

Memory Tip

Imagine a dancer (the character 伄) who only performs seldomly, making each performance special and irregular. The character's components can remind you of the elegance of the dancer, emphasizing the rarity of her appearances.

Meanings of 伄

diào(diao4)
1seldom, irregularly
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About 伄

Simplified
6Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 伄

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a dancer (the character 伄) who only performs seldomly, making each performance special and irregular. The character's components can remind you of the elegance of the dancer, emphasizing the rarity of her appearances.

Usage Notes

Learners might confuse 伄 with more common terms for rarity like 稀 (xī) or 罕见 (hǎn jiàn). This character is typically used in formal writing rather than casual conversation, so be mindful of the context in which you use it.

HSK Study Tips

While 伄 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding its meaning can help learners grasp the concept of frequency, which is important at HSK Level 3 and above. Focus on how it contrasts with more commonly used words for frequency.

Cultural Note

In Chinese literature, the concept of rarity often carries a sense of value or beauty, much like the appreciation for rare art or experiences. This character encapsulates that cultural appreciation for the exceptional.

Common Mistakes

Learners might use 伄 incorrectly in casual conversation, where simpler terms for rarity are more appropriate. For example, saying 伄常见 (diào cháng jiàn) instead of 稀常见 (xī cháng jiàn) would be a mistake.

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Pronunciation of 伄

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Etymology of 伄

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

What type of character formation is 伄?

Decomposition of 伄

IDS Structure⿰亻弔
Full Character
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ren2
left
diao4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 伄?

Write 伄

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Cultural Notes for 伄

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese literature, the concept of rarity often carries a sense of value or beauty, much like the appreciation for rare art or experiences. This character encapsulates that cultural appreciation for the exceptional.

Word Family of 伄

Words Containing This Character1
diàoseldom
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Compound Meaning

What does 伄 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 伄

No, 伄 is more commonly found in literary contexts rather than in daily speech.