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夃gǔThe character 夃 (gǔ) is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and does not have a widely recognized meaning. It appears in some classical texts and may refer to an ancient concept or name. Learners may encounter it in historical literature or specific contexts but it is not essential for everyday conversation.4 strokes, radical 夂
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March 24, 2026

夃gǔ(gu3)

The character 夃 (gǔ) is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and does not have a widely recognized meaning. It appears in some classical texts and may refer to an ancient concept or name. Learners may encounter it in historical literature or specific contexts but it is not essential for everyday conversation.

Strokes4Radical夂
Cultural note

The rarity of 夃 reflects the evolution of the Chinese language, where many ancient characters have fallen out of common use as modern vocabulary has developed. This highlights the richness of China's literary heritage.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'guy' (gǔ) standing proudly under a large 'roof' (the radical 亠), representing strength and stability. This character is rare, much like an ancient treasure hidden beneath the roof of a forgotten temple.

About 夃

夃Simplified
4Strokes
夂Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Since 夃 is rarely used, it is not typically encountered in daily conversation or formal writing. Be cautious not to confuse it with more common characters that have similar components, as it may lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 夃 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it might be useful to focus on characters with similar structures or sounds to enhance recognition skills. Understanding the radicals can help in deciphering less common characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly attempt to use 夃 in everyday conversations as if it were a common word. It is important to recognize its rarity and focus on more frequently used characters.

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Etymology of 夃

Decomposition of 夃

IDS Structure⿵乃又
夃Full character
=
乃nai3
enclosing
又you4
inner
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How to say 夃 in Chinese

This in Chinese is夃gǔ

The character 夃 (gǔ) is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and does not have a widely recognized meaning. It appears in some classical texts and may refer to an ancient concept or name. Learners may encounter it in historical literature or specific contexts but it is not essential for everyday conversation.

When to use 夃

Since 夃 is rarely used, it is not typically encountered in daily conversation or formal writing. Be cautious not to confuse it with more common characters that have similar components, as it may lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly attempt to use 夃 in everyday conversations as if it were a common word. It is important to recognize its rarity and focus on more frequently used characters.

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夃 does not have a widely recognized meaning in modern Mandarin and is seldom used.

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