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窬 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
窬yúdoor, window; a hole in a wallzg, 14 strokes, radical 穴
窬yúhole in a wallunknown, 14 strokes, radical 穴
yú(yu2) T2
  1. 1door, window; a hole in a wall
  2. 2hole in a wall
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March 24, 2026

窬yú(yu2)

The character 窬 (yú) primarily refers to a door or window, signifying an opening or an entrance in a structure. It can also denote a hole in a wall, emphasizing the concept of an aperture that allows for passage or light. This character is less common and may be encountered in specific contexts related to architecture or traditional structures.

Strokes14Radical穴
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese architecture, windows and doors are often designed with symbolism, representing openness and connection to the outside world. The concept of a window or door is significant in Feng Shui, where they are seen as channels of energy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a house with a big window (the character 窬) that looks like a door because it’s so large. The left part resembles a wall, while the right part implies an opening. Picture yourself peeking through this window, saying 'yú' as you do, to remember both the sound and the meaning.

Meanings of 窬

yú(yu2)
1door, window; a hole in a wall
2hole in a wall
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About 窬

窬Simplified
14Strokes
穴Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 窬

Usage Notes

While 窬 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it is relevant in literature or architectural discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters like 门 (mén) which means 'door' in a more general sense. It is usually used in formal contexts rather than casual speech.

HSK Study Tips

Since 窬 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on related characters like 门 (mén) and 窗 (chuāng) for 'door' and 'window' respectively. Understanding the structural components can help in recognizing less common characters like 窬.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 窬 with 门 (mén) or 窗 (chuāng), thinking they are interchangeable; however, 窬 is more specific and less frequently used. For example, saying '我打开窬' (wǒ dǎkāi yú) instead of '我打开门' (wǒ dǎkāi mén) is incorrect in casual conversation.

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Etymology of 窬

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

hole

Semantic (meaning)穴
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Phonetic (sound)俞
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Case file: 窬

  1. 1The meaning half穴 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half俞 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhole
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 窬?

Decomposition of 窬

IDS Structure⿱穴俞
窬Full Character
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穴xue2
top
俞shu4
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 窬?

How to say door, window; a hole in a wall in Chinese

“door, window; a hole in a wall” in Chinese is窬yú

The character 窬 (yú) primarily refers to a door or window, signifying an opening or an entrance in a structure. It can also denote a hole in a wall, emphasizing the concept of an aperture that allows for passage or light. This character is less common and may be encountered in specific contexts related to architecture or traditional structures.

When to use 窬

While 窬 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it is relevant in literature or architectural discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters like 门 (mén) which means 'door' in a more general sense. It is usually used in formal contexts rather than casual speech.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 窬 with 门 (mén) or 窗 (chuāng), thinking they are interchangeable; however, 窬 is more specific and less frequently used. For example, saying '我打开窬' (wǒ dǎkāi yú) instead of '我打开门' (wǒ dǎkāi mén) is incorrect in casual conversation.

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窬

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Word Family of 窬

Words Containing This Character1
窬yúhole in a wall
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Compound Meaning

What does 窬 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 窬

No, 窬 is not commonly used in everyday language; it is more often found in literary contexts.

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