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March 24, 2026
帼(幗)guó(guo2)
The character 帼 (guó) refers to a specific type of women's headgear, often associated with mourning or traditional attire. It is a feminine cap that symbolizes respect and modesty, typically worn during certain cultural ceremonies or rituals.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, headgear like 帼 is often worn during significant life events, such as funerals or memorials, representing the wearer's mourning and respect for the deceased. This reflects the deep-rooted traditions surrounding death and remembrance in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a woman wearing a distinctive cap, much like a crown, that signifies her respect for tradition. The shape of 帼 resembles a cap resting on a woman's head, and the pronunciation 'guó' can remind you of 'gown,' often worn with such headgear.
Meanings of 帼
guó(guo2)
1women's headgear; mourning cap
2cap worn by women
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帼Simplified
幗Traditional
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巾Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a woman wearing a distinctive cap, much like a crown, that signifies her respect for tradition. The shape of 帼 resembles a cap resting on a woman's head, and the pronunciation 'guó' can remind you of 'gown,' often worn with such headgear.
Usage Notes
This character is relatively uncommon in modern usage, primarily appearing in historical or cultural contexts. Learners should be aware that it is not used in everyday conversation and may be more formal or literary in tone.
HSK Study Tips
Although 帼 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, understanding this character can enhance your knowledge of traditional Chinese clothing and customs. It connects to HSK Level 3 characters related to clothing and cultural practices, so focus on the broader context of cultural attire.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, headgear like 帼 is often worn during significant life events, such as funerals or memorials, representing the wearer's mourning and respect for the deceased. This reflects the deep-rooted traditions surrounding death and remembrance in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 帼 with other similar characters like 帽 (mào), which means 'hat' or 'cap' in a general sense. Remember that 帼 specifically refers to a traditional women's headgear, often in a mourning context.
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Cultural Notes for 帼
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, headgear like 帼 is often worn during significant life events, such as funerals or memorials, representing the wearer's mourning and respect for the deceased. This reflects the deep-rooted traditions surrounding death and remembrance in Chinese society.
Word Family of 帼
Words Containing This Character3
巾帼woman巾幗
帼guófeminine幗
巾帼须眉woman with a manly spirit巾幗鬚眉
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Frequently Asked Questions about 帼
In modern culture, 帼 may not be commonly used, but it symbolizes traditional values and respect associated with women's roles in ceremonies.
Yes, there are various types of headgear in Chinese culture, each with its own significance, including the 笄 (jī), which is a hairpin worn by women.
No, 帼 is not typically used in everyday language; it is more relevant in historical or cultural discussions.
