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氍 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
氍qúfine woolen cloth; prayer matn, 22 strokes, radical 毛
氍qúwoolen rugunknown, 22 strokes, radical 毛
qú(qu2) T2
  1. 1fine woolen cloth; prayer mat
  2. 2woolen rug
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March 24, 2026

氍qú(qu2)

The character 氍 (qú) refers to a type of fine woolen cloth often used for making prayer mats or woolen rugs. It is typically associated with high-quality textiles and can be found in both religious and decorative contexts. This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in specialized discussions about textiles or cultural practices.

Strokes22Radical毛
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, textiles such as 氍 are often used in traditional ceremonies and festivals, showcasing the craftsmanship and importance of fabric in social and religious settings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a soft, fluffy sheep (representing wool) wearing a cozy rug, praying on a beautiful mat. The '氍' character looks like a sheep's wool being woven into a fine cloth, with the qū sound reminding you of 'cue' to remember its luxurious nature.

Meanings of 氍

qú(qu2)
1fine woolen cloth; prayer mat
2woolen rug
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About 氍

氍Simplified
22Strokes
毛Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 氍

Usage Notes

Learners should note that 氍 is quite formal and rarely used in casual contexts. It often appears in literary or specialized textile discussions. Be careful with the tone; the pronunciation qú has a rising tone which can be mistaken for a falling tone in speech.

HSK Study Tips

Although not listed in the HSK vocabulary, understanding 氍 can enhance vocabulary related to textiles and cultural practices. Students should focus on related words in the textile domain to build a thematic understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 氍 with similar characters, such as 布 (bù), which means cloth in general. A common error is using 氍 to describe any type of fabric, while it specifically refers to fine woolen cloth.

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Etymology of 氍

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

Semantic (meaning)毛
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Phonetic (sound)瞿
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Case file: 氍

  1. 1The meaning half毛 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half瞿 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfur
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 氍?

Decomposition of 氍

IDS Structure⿰瞿毛
氍Full Character
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瞿ju4
left
毛Mao2
right
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How to say fine woolen cloth; prayer mat in Chinese

“fine woolen cloth; prayer mat” in Chinese is氍qú

The character 氍 (qú) refers to a type of fine woolen cloth often used for making prayer mats or woolen rugs. It is typically associated with high-quality textiles and can be found in both religious and decorative contexts. This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in specialized discussions about textiles or cultural practices.

When to use 氍

Learners should note that 氍 is quite formal and rarely used in casual contexts. It often appears in literary or specialized textile discussions. Be careful with the tone; the pronunciation qú has a rising tone which can be mistaken for a falling tone in speech.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 氍 with similar characters, such as 布 (bù), which means cloth in general. A common error is using 氍 to describe any type of fabric, while it specifically refers to fine woolen cloth.

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氍

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Word Family of 氍

Words Containing This Character1
氍qúwoolen rug
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Compound Meaning

What does 氍 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 氍

It is pronounced as 'qú' with a rising tone.

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