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幗 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
幗guówomen's headgear; mourning capzg, 14 strokes, radical 巾
guó(guo2) T2
  1. 1women's headgear; mourning cap
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March 24, 2026

幗guó(guo2)

The character 幗 (guó) refers specifically to a type of women's headgear, often worn in traditional contexts. It can also denote a mourning cap, which is associated with cultural practices surrounding death and honoring the deceased. This term is not commonly used in modern everyday language but may appear in historical or literary contexts.

Strokes14Radical巾
Cultural Note

In ancient China, the 幗 was not only a fashion statement but also a symbol of social status and mourning rituals, reflecting the importance of attire in conveying personal and cultural identity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a woman wearing a beautiful, ornate hat (the 幗) that resembles a crown. The character has the radical for 'woman' (女) on the left, reminding you that it is specifically women's headgear. Think of 'guó' sounding like 'gown' to help you remember it relates to feminine attire.

Meanings of 幗

guó(guo2)
1women's headgear; mourning cap
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About 幗

幗Simplified
14Strokes
巾Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious when using this term, as it is quite formal and may come off as archaic in casual conversation. It is more commonly found in literature or discussions related to traditional customs. Avoid confusing it with similar terms for modern hats or caps.

HSK Study Tips

While 幗 is not part of the HSK curriculum, understanding it can deepen your cultural knowledge, especially at higher levels. Focus on recognizing its historical significance in literature and traditional practices as you advance in your studies.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 幗 with similar characters that refer to other types of headgear, like 帽 (mào) for cap or hat. Remember, 幗 specifically denotes women's traditional headgear.

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Etymology of 幗

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

cloth

Semantic (meaning)巾
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Phonetic (sound)國
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Case file: 幗

  1. 1The meaning half巾 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half國 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaycloth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 幗?

Decomposition of 幗

IDS Structure⿰巾國
幗Full Character
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巾jin1
left
國guo2
right
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How to say women's headgear; mourning cap in Chinese

“women's headgear; mourning cap” in Chinese is幗guó

The character 幗 (guó) refers specifically to a type of women's headgear, often worn in traditional contexts. It can also denote a mourning cap, which is associated with cultural practices surrounding death and honoring the deceased. This term is not commonly used in modern everyday language but may appear in historical or literary contexts.

When to use 幗

Be cautious when using this term, as it is quite formal and may come off as archaic in casual conversation. It is more commonly found in literature or discussions related to traditional customs. Avoid confusing it with similar terms for modern hats or caps.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 幗 with similar characters that refer to other types of headgear, like 帽 (mào) for cap or hat. Remember, 幗 specifically denotes women's traditional headgear.

Write 幗

幗

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Word Family of 幗

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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Compound Meaning

What does 巾帼 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 幗

It primarily refers to a type of women's headgear or a mourning cap, but it is rarely used in everyday conversation.

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