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March 24, 2026
幌huǎng(huang3)
The character 幌 (huǎng) refers to a curtain or a cloth screen, commonly used to describe shop signs or decorative banners. In literary contexts, it can also denote window curtains, emphasizing its use in both practical and artistic settings.
Strokes13Radical巾Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese markets, shop signs (幌) play a crucial role in attracting customers and showcasing the types of goods sold. The colorful and often artistic designs of these signs reflect the vibrant culture of local commerce.
Memory Tip
Imagine a shop with a vibrant sign that flutters like a curtain in the wind. The 'hu' in 'huǎng' can remind you of 'who' is behind the curtain, while the shape of 幌 resembles a fabric draped over a pole, evoking the image of a curtain.
Meanings of 幌
huǎng(huang3)
1curtain, cloth screen, signboard
2shop sign
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About 幌
幌Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 幌
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a shop with a vibrant sign that flutters like a curtain in the wind. The 'hu' in 'huǎng' can remind you of 'who' is behind the curtain, while the shape of 幌 resembles a fabric draped over a pole, evoking the image of a curtain.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 幌 (huǎng) with other similar characters like 煌 (huáng), which has a different meaning related to brightness. This character is generally used in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in written Chinese. Common collocations include 幌子 (huǎngzi) meaning 'decoy' or 'front'.
HSK Study Tips
Although 幌 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it can be associated with HSK 3 and above due to its use in describing objects and settings. Students should focus on the context in which this word is used, particularly in discussions about shops or decorations.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese markets, shop signs (幌) play a crucial role in attracting customers and showcasing the types of goods sold. The colorful and often artistic designs of these signs reflect the vibrant culture of local commerce.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 幌 with other similar-sounding characters, leading to confusion. For instance, saying '我喜欢这个煌' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège huáng) instead of '我喜欢这个幌' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège huǎng) changes the meaning entirely.
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Grammar Patterns of 幌
幌 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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他们打着实现远大理想的____子为他们的每件恶行开脱。
They justify every villainy in the name of high ideals.
Example Sentences for 幌 (1)
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他们打着实现远大理想的幌子为他们的每件恶行开脱。
tā mén dǎ zháo shí xiàn yuǎn dà lǐ xiǎng de huǎng zǐ wéi tā mén de měi jiàn è háng kāi tuō。
They justify every villainy in the name of high ideals.
Cultural Notes for 幌
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese markets, shop signs (幌) play a crucial role in attracting customers and showcasing the types of goods sold. The colorful and often artistic designs of these signs reflect the vibrant culture of local commerce.
Word Family of 幌
Words Containing This Character3
幌子shop sign
幌huǎngshop sign
札幌Sapporo, Japan
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Compound Meaning
What does 幌子 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 幌
Besides 'curtain' and 'shop sign', 幌 can also refer to decorative cloth screens used in various settings.
While it's more common in written contexts, you might encounter it in conversation when discussing shops or decorations.
The pinyin for 幌 is 'huǎng', with the third tone, which sounds like a rising tone followed by a fall.
