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March 24, 2026
廡wǔ(wu3)
The character 廡 (wǔ) refers to a corridor or hallway, typically found in traditional Chinese architecture. It conveys a sense of space that connects different areas of a building and can also imply an abundance or luxuriance in certain contexts, often used to describe lush surroundings or well-furnished environments.
Strokes15Radical广Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese houses, corridors serve as important transitional spaces that offer shelter from the elements and often lead to gardens or inner courtyards, reflecting the integration of nature in living spaces.
Memory Tip
Imagine a lavish corridor (廡) in a grand palace, adorned with plants and rich decorations. The character is made up of the radical '广' (meaning house or shelter) and '舌' (which looks like a tongue), suggesting a welcoming space where stories are shared and experiences are abundant.
Meanings of 廡
wǔ(wu3)
1corridor, hallway; luxuriant
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廡Simplified
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广Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a lavish corridor (廡) in a grand palace, adorned with plants and rich decorations. The character is made up of the radical '广' (meaning house or shelter) and '舌' (which looks like a tongue), suggesting a welcoming space where stories are shared and experiences are abundant.
Usage Notes
While 廡 can describe architectural features, it is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to simpler terms for hallway. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing it could change the meaning. It pairs well with words like '走廊' (zǒuláng) for corridor.
HSK Study Tips
As 廡 does not appear in HSK vocabulary lists, focus on related words such as '房间' (fángjiān - room) and '走廊' (zǒuláng - corridor) to build a foundational understanding of spatial terms. Understanding the structural components can help in recognizing similar characters.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese houses, corridors serve as important transitional spaces that offer shelter from the elements and often lead to gardens or inner courtyards, reflecting the integration of nature in living spaces.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 廡 with similar-sounding characters like '舞' (wǔ - dance). For example, saying '我在廡里跳舞' (Wǒ zài wǔ lǐ tiàowǔ - I dance in the corridor) would be incorrect; use '走廊' instead of 廡 for clarity.
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Cultural Notes for 廡
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In traditional Chinese houses, corridors serve as important transitional spaces that offer shelter from the elements and often lead to gardens or inner courtyards, reflecting the integration of nature in living spaces.
Word Family of 廡
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庑wúovergrown with weeds廡
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Frequently Asked Questions about 廡
The correct pronunciation is 'wǔ' with a falling tone.
It is not commonly used in everyday language but may appear in formal or literary contexts.
Some synonyms include '走廊' (zǒuláng - corridor) and '通道' (tōngdào - passage).
