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March 24, 2026
卹xù(xu4)
The character 卹 (xù) conveys feelings of sympathy and pity, often associated with providing comfort to someone in distress. It is commonly used in contexts where expressing compassion, support, or consolation is appropriate, especially in more formal or literary settings.
Strokes8Radical卩Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing sympathy and offering comfort is deeply valued, especially during times of loss or hardship, reflecting the importance of community and support in social interactions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person (the radical '亻' meaning 'person') extending their hand to offer comfort (the rest of the character) to someone in sorrow. The pronunciation 'xù' sounds like 'shoe,' which you can visualize as the person wearing a comforting shoe to walk alongside those in need.
Meanings of 卹
xù(xu4)
1sympathy, pity; comfort
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person (the radical '亻' meaning 'person') extending their hand to offer comfort (the rest of the character) to someone in sorrow. The pronunciation 'xù' sounds like 'shoe,' which you can visualize as the person wearing a comforting shoe to walk alongside those in need.
Usage Notes
This character is relatively formal and may not be used in casual conversations. Common phrases include 卹慰 (xùwèi) meaning 'to comfort.' Be careful with tone; the first tone in 'xù' can be confused with other tones leading to miscommunication.
HSK Study Tips
Although 卹 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it complements the study of emotions and interpersonal relationships at higher levels. Focus on recognizing its usage in literary texts or formal contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing sympathy and offering comfort is deeply valued, especially during times of loss or hardship, reflecting the importance of community and support in social interactions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 卹 with similar characters like 悲 (bēi, sadness) or 哀 (āi, mourning), leading to misuse in emotional contexts. Remember, 卹 specifically denotes sympathy and comfort, not general sadness.
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Cultural Notes for 卹
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In Chinese culture, expressing sympathy and offering comfort is deeply valued, especially during times of loss or hardship, reflecting the importance of community and support in social interactions.
Word Family of 卹
Words Containing This Character10
恤xùanxiety卹
恤衫shirt (loanword)
抚恤金relief payment撫恤金
体恤to empathize with體恤
抚恤fǔxù(of an organization that has a duty of care) to give financial support to relatives of sb who has died or suffered serious injury撫卹
体恤衫T-shirt體恤衫
怜恤to take pity憐恤
不恤not to worry
赈恤relief aid賑恤
不恤人言not to worry about the gossip (idiom); to do the right thing regardless of what others say
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Frequently Asked Questions about 卹
It's not commonly used in everyday speech; it is more appropriate in formal or written contexts.
Yes, for example: '我对他的遭遇感到卹' (I feel sympathy for his misfortune).
It is not part of any widely recognized idioms but is often used in literary expressions of compassion.
