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筘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
筘kòua roll of clothzg, 12 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #90119, Very Hard
筘kòu(a measure of width of cloth)unknown, 12 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #90119, Very Hard
kòu(kou4) T4
  1. 1a roll of cloth
  2. 2(a measure of width of cloth)
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March 24, 2026

筘kòu(kou4)

The character 筘 (kòu) refers to a roll of cloth or a specific measure of the width of cloth. It is commonly used in contexts related to textiles and clothing, highlighting its importance in trade and fabric measurement.

Strokes12Radical⺮Frequency#90119DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese society, textiles were a significant part of daily life and commerce, influencing trade routes and cultural exchanges. The measure of cloth reflects the historical importance of weaving in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large roll of cloth unrolling across a table. The character 筘 looks like a table with a cloth (the top part) draped over it. The pronunciation 'kòu' can remind you of 'cough,' as if the fabric is choking the air, emphasizing its significance in covering or wrapping.

Meanings of 筘

kòu(kou4)
1a roll of cloth
2(a measure of width of cloth)
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About 筘

筘Simplified
12Strokes
⺮Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 筘

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 筘 (kòu) with similar characters like 裁 (cái), which means to cut. This word is more technical and often found in formal contexts, especially in the textile industry. It's important to use the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 筘 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to other textile-related words at higher levels, such as 布 (bù, cloth) and 织 (zhī, to weave). Focus on recognizing the character in texts related to fabric and clothing.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 筘 (kòu) with similar characters, leading to incorrect usage in sentences about fabric. For example, saying '我买了很多裁' instead of '我买了很多筘' can lead to misunderstanding, as 裁 means cutting rather than measuring cloth.

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Etymology of 筘

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

bamboo

Semantic (meaning)⺮
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Phonetic (sound)扣
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Case file: 筘

  1. 1The meaning half⺮ carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half扣 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaybamboo
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 筘?

Decomposition of 筘

IDS Structure⿱⺮扣
筘Full Character
=
⺮zhu2
top
扣kou4
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 筘?

How to say a roll of cloth in Chinese

“a roll of cloth” in Chinese is筘kòu

The character 筘 (kòu) refers to a roll of cloth or a specific measure of the width of cloth. It is commonly used in contexts related to textiles and clothing, highlighting its importance in trade and fabric measurement.

When to use 筘

Be careful not to confuse 筘 (kòu) with similar characters like 裁 (cái), which means to cut. This word is more technical and often found in formal contexts, especially in the textile industry. It's important to use the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 筘 (kòu) with similar characters, leading to incorrect usage in sentences about fabric. For example, saying '我买了很多裁' instead of '我买了很多筘' can lead to misunderstanding, as 裁 means cutting rather than measuring cloth.

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Word Family of 筘

Words Containing This Character1
筘kòu(a measure of width of cloth)
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Compound Meaning

What does 筘 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 筘

It is specifically related to the width of cloth, which is essential in tailoring and fabric production.

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