Meanings of 翮
By ear
Play it, then pick what 翮 means.
About 翮
Podcast: 翮
Podcast: 翮
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 翮
Learners often confuse 翮 with similar characters related to feathers or birds, such as 羽 (yǔ, feather) and 翅 (chì, wing). This term is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may appear in literary or artistic contexts. Pay attention to its tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
While 翮 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to vocabulary involving nature and writing, such as 羽 (yǔ) and 笔 (bǐ, pen). Students should focus on recognizing its structure and pronunciation, linking it to other vocabulary about birds and writing.
Learners may mistakenly use 翮 interchangeably with 羽 (yǔ), thinking they mean the same thing. For example, saying '我喜欢这个羽' (I like this feather) when they meant '翮' is incorrect; use '我喜欢这个翮' instead.
Pronunciation of 翮
Drill the tone of 翮, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 翮 to you
Let me explain 翮 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 翮 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How well do you know 翮?
Learning Lab
Knowing 翮 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 翮
feather
Origin
翮 = 羽 + 鬲. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 翮
Parts
Which of these is part of 翮?
How to say quill, feather stem in Chinese
“quill, feather stem” in Chinese is翮
The character 翮 (hé) refers to a quill or the feather stem of a bird's feather. It is often used in contexts related to writing instruments or the natural elements of birds, emphasizing the structure that supports the feather's body. This word can also metaphorically relate to concepts of support or foundation.
When to use 翮
Learners often confuse 翮 with similar characters related to feathers or birds, such as 羽 (yǔ, feather) and 翅 (chì, wing). This term is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may appear in literary or artistic contexts. Pay attention to its tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 翮 interchangeably with 羽 (yǔ), thinking they mean the same thing. For example, saying '我喜欢这个羽' (I like this feather) when they meant '翮' is incorrect; use '我喜欢这个翮' instead.
Write 翮
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 翮 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 翮?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
Word Family of 翮
Frequently asked questions about 翮
You might say, '这支翮是用来写字的' (This quill is used for writing).
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 翮?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.