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恤 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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恤
xù
to help, to relieve, to take pity on
zg, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #4254, Hard
恤
xù
sympathy
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #4254, Hard
恤
xù
to sympathize
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #4254, Hard
恤
xù
to give relief
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #4254, Hard
恤
xù
to compensate
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #4254, Hard
xù(xu4)xu T4
1to help, to relieve, to take pity on
2sympathy
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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
9Strokes
忄Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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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.
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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Pronunciation of 恤
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恤 = 忄 + 血. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 恤
IDS Structure⿰忄血
恤Full character
=
忄xin1
left
血xue4
right
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Parts
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How to say to help, to relieve, to take pity on in Chinese
“to help, to relieve, to take pity on” in Chinese is恤xù
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.
When to use 恤
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.
What learners get wrong
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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恤
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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 xù shān xiànzài jīhū chéng le lún dūn xī Ōu shíshàng rénshì de bì bèi zhī wù。
T-shirts now seem almost de rigueur in the West End.
2
一段美满的恋情需要彼此关心并体恤对方的情感。
yī duàn měimǎn de liàn qíng xūyào bǐcǐ guānxīn bìng tǐ xù duìfāng de qínggǎn。
A good relationship involves concern and sensitivity for each other's feelings.
