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蒦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
huòto measure; to calculatex, 13 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
huòphonetic component in certain characters with sound huò, such as 護, 獲, 穫 and 擭unknown, 13 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
huò(huo4) 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
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.

Strokes13RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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

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

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Pronunciation of 蒦

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Etymology of 蒦

Decomposition of 蒦

IDS Structure⿱艹隻
Full Character
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cao3
top
zhi1
bottom
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Cultural Notes for 蒦

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 蒦

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蒦

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