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March 24, 2026
恤(䘏)xù(xu4)
The character 恤 (xù) primarily conveys the meaning of providing help or relief, often in the context of offering sympathy to someone in distress. It is commonly used in phrases related to compassion, support, and emotional understanding.
Strokes9Radical忄Frequency#4254DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 恤 is closely tied to the tradition of social responsibility and caring for the less fortunate, often emphasized during festivals or community events.
Memory Tip
Imagine a heart (the radical 心) wrapped in a gentle hand (the radical 𠂉) that is offering comfort. The hand is 'xù'ing the heart, symbolizing the act of providing relief and sympathy.
Meanings of 恤
xù(xu4)
1to help, to relieve, to take pity on
2sympathy
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About 恤
恤Simplified
䘏Traditional
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忄Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 恤
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a heart (the radical 心) wrapped in a gentle hand (the radical 𠂉) that is offering comfort. The hand is 'xù'ing the heart, symbolizing the act of providing relief and sympathy.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 恤 with its homophone 许 (xǔ), which means 'to allow' or 'to promise.' The character is more formal and is usually found in written Chinese, particularly in contexts discussing charity or emotional support. Pay attention to the tone, ensuring it is pronounced with a falling tone.
HSK Study Tips
Although 恤 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can be related to emotional expressions found in HSK Level 4 and above, such as 同情 (tóngqíng, sympathy). Focus on understanding its usage in phrases that express compassion.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 恤 is closely tied to the tradition of social responsibility and caring for the less fortunate, often emphasized during festivals or community events.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 恤 with similar-sounding characters like 许 (xǔ), leading to incorrect meanings. For example, saying '我给他许' instead of '我给他恤' changes the intended message from 'I allow him' to 'I sympathize with him.'
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Grammar Patterns of 恤
恤 carries 5 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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T____衫现在几乎成了伦敦西区时尚人士的必备之物。
T-shirts now seem almost de rigueur in the West End.
Example Sentences for 恤 (10)
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T恤衫现在几乎成了伦敦西区时尚人士的必备之物。
T T xù shān xiàn zài jī hū chéng le lún dūn xī qū shí shàng rén shì de bì bèi zhī。
T-shirts now seem almost de rigueur in the West End.
The top can be worn buttoned up or open over a T-shirt.
8
他穿着一件亮黄色的T恤，脖子上围着一条鲜艳的印花大围巾。
tā chuān zháo yī jiàn liàng huáng sè deT T， xù ， bó zǐ shàng wéi zháo yī tiáo xiān yàn de yìn huā dà。
He was wearing a bright yellow T-shirt and a bandanna around his neck.
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他身穿一件颜色鲜艳的扎染的T恤。
tā shēn chuān yī jiàn yán sè xiān yàn de zā rǎn deT T。
He wore a T-shirt that had been tie-dyed in bright colours.
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他穿了一件牛仔衬衫,里面套了件T恤.
tā chuān le yī jiàn niú zī chèn shān, , lǐ miàn tào leT jiàn.
He has on a denim shirt with a T-shirt underneath.
Cultural Notes for 恤
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 恤 is closely tied to the tradition of social responsibility and caring for the less fortunate, often emphasized during festivals or community events.
Word Family of 恤
Words Containing This Character10
恤xùanxiety卹
恤衫shirt (loanword)
抚恤金relief payment撫恤金
体恤to empathize with體恤
抚恤fǔxù(of an organization that has a duty of care) to give financial support to relatives of sb who has died or suffered serious injury撫卹
体恤衫T-shirt體恤衫
怜恤to take pity憐恤
不恤not to worry
赈恤relief aid賑恤
不恤人言not to worry about the gossip (idiom); to do the right thing regardless of what others say
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Frequently Asked Questions about 恤
You can use 恤 in sentences like '他对那些遇到困难的人表示恤' (He expressed sympathy for those in difficulty).
Common phrases include '怜恤' (liánxù, to sympathize) and '恤民' (xùmín, to care for the people).
While it can be used in spoken Chinese, it is more commonly found in written contexts, especially formal or literary settings.
