Meanings of 盱
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AI Study Notes for 盱
The character 盱 is not commonly used in modern spoken Mandarin, making it more formal or literary. Learners should also be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing 'xū' can lead to confusion with other similarly pronounced words. It is often found in phrases that describe gazing or looking intently.
盱 is not included in HSK levels, but its components (the eye radical) link it to other characters related to vision or seeing, which are important at lower levels. Focus on familiarizing yourself with characters that involve vision to build associations.
Learners often confuse 盱 with similar-looking characters due to its rarity, such as 视 (shì), which means 'to look' or 'to see.' It’s important to remember that 盱 specifically implies a gaze filled with astonishment.
Pronunciation of 盱
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Etymology of 盱
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Case file: 盱
- 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half于 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayeye
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 盱
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The character 盱 (xū) primarily means to gaze or stare, often with wide-open eyes, indicating astonishment or surprise. It can also refer to the surname Xu, which is common in Chinese culture. This word is less frequently used in everyday conversation and may appear more in literary contexts.
When to use 盱
The character 盱 is not commonly used in modern spoken Mandarin, making it more formal or literary. Learners should also be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing 'xū' can lead to confusion with other similarly pronounced words. It is often found in phrases that describe gazing or looking intently.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 盱 with similar-looking characters due to its rarity, such as 视 (shì), which means 'to look' or 'to see.' It’s important to remember that 盱 specifically implies a gaze filled with astonishment.
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Word Family of 盱
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Frequently Asked Questions about 盱
No, 盱 is more commonly found in literary texts and is not used in casual speech.
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