Meanings of 僥
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 僥
Podcast: 僥
Podcast: 僥
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 僥
偶 (ǒu) - use 僥 when emphasizing luck in unexpected success, while 偶 focuses more on coincidence.
Imagine a person (人) who feels lucky (僥) after finding a treasure by chance. The radical for person (人) stands out, reminding you that this character relates to fortune encountered unexpectedly.
While 僥 can be used in both formal and informal settings, it is more commonly found in conversational Chinese when discussing luck. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; the tone is crucial here, as a mispronunciation can change its meaning.
Although 僥 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to other words related to luck or chance, such as 运气 (yùnqì, luck) and 偶然 (ǒurán, by chance). Focus on the context where 僥 is used to enhance understanding of similar concepts.
In Chinese culture, luck plays a significant role, especially in festivals and celebrations where people engage in activities believed to bring good fortune, such as firecrackers during Lunar New Year.
Learners often mispronounce 僥 by using the wrong tone, such as jiāo instead of jiǎo. This can lead to confusion with unrelated words. Always practice the correct pronunciation to avoid misunderstandings.
Pronunciation of 僥
Drill the tone of 僥 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 僥
Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 尧 represents the sound. Simplified form of 僥.
person
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 僥?
Decomposition of 僥
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 僥?
Write 僥
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 僥 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Cultural Notes for 僥
In Chinese culture, luck plays a significant role, especially in festivals and celebrations where people engage in activities believed to bring good fortune, such as firecrackers during Lunar New Year.
Word Family of 僥
Compound Meaning
What does 侥幸 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 僥
You can say 僥幸中了一等奖 (jiǎoxìng zhōng déle yī zhāng jiǎng), meaning 'I was lucky to win first prize.'
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 僥?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.