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蒦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蒦huòto measure; to calculatex, 13 strokes, radical 艹
蒦huòphonetic component in certain characters with sound huò, such as 護, 獲, 穫 and 擭unknown, 13 strokes, radical 艹
huò(huo4)huo T4
  1. 1to measure; to calculate
  2. 2phonetic component in certain characters with sound huò, such as 護, 獲, 穫 and 擭
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March 24, 2026

蒦huò(huo4)

The character 蒦 (huò) primarily means 'to measure' or 'to calculate.' It can also serve as a phonetic component in various characters, such as 護 (hù, to protect) and 獲 (huò, to obtain). While not commonly used on its own in everyday conversation, it appears in more specialized contexts related to measurement and calculation.

Strokes13Radical艹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, measurement has been essential for agriculture, trade, and construction. The character reflects the historical importance of precise calculations in these areas.

Memory Tip

Visualize a measuring tape (which represents 'to measure') made of green leaves (the radical for plants, '艹', at the top of 蒦). The sound 'huò' can remind you of 'what' you are measuring. Picture yourself asking, 'What do I measure?' to reinforce both the form and meaning.

Meanings of 蒦

huò(huo4)
1to measure; to calculate
2phonetic component in certain characters with sound huò, such as 護, 獲, 穫 and 擭
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About 蒦

蒦Simplified
13Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

A common mistake is confusing 蒦 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to note that while it can appear in compound words, 蒦 itself is rarely used in informal speech. Focus on its usage in formal contexts related to mathematics or measurement.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蒦 isn't part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to HSK 3 or 4 words related to measurement (e.g., 测量 - cèliàng, to measure). Students should focus on recognizing its role as a phonetic component in other characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蒦 with characters that have similar sounds or radicals. For example, confusing it with 货 (huò, goods) can lead to misunderstandings in context. Always focus on the meaning of measurement when using 蒦.

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Etymology of 蒦

Decomposition of 蒦

IDS Structure⿱艹隻
蒦Full Character
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艹cao3
top
隻zhi1
bottom
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How to say to measure; to calculate in Chinese

“to measure; to calculate” in Chinese is蒦huò

The character 蒦 (huò) primarily means 'to measure' or 'to calculate.' It can also serve as a phonetic component in various characters, such as 護 (hù, to protect) and 獲 (huò, to obtain). While not commonly used on its own in everyday conversation, it appears in more specialized contexts related to measurement and calculation.

When to use 蒦

A common mistake is confusing 蒦 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to note that while it can appear in compound words, 蒦 itself is rarely used in informal speech. Focus on its usage in formal contexts related to mathematics or measurement.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蒦 with characters that have similar sounds or radicals. For example, confusing it with 货 (huò, goods) can lead to misunderstandings in context. Always focus on the meaning of measurement when using 蒦.

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Word Family of 蒦

Words Containing This Character1
蒦huòphonetic component in certain characters with sound huò, such as 護, 獲, 穫 and 擭

Frequently Asked Questions about 蒦

No, 蒦 is not commonly used on its own and is more relevant in formal or academic contexts.

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