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March 24, 2026
蓄xù(xu4)
The character 蓄 (xù) means to store or save something, often relating to the accumulation of resources or ideas. It can refer to growing something, such as a beard or hair, and is often used in contexts involving preparation or nurturing over time.
Strokes13Radical艹Frequency#14372DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, growing a beard is often associated with wisdom and maturity, making 蓄 a significant term when discussing personal appearance and social status.
Memory Tip
Think of 蓄 as a garden where you 'store' (蓄) seeds (the radical '艹' for plants) in order to grow beautiful flowers. Imagine tending to your garden and watching it flourish, just like how you would cultivate your thoughts or a beard.
Meanings of 蓄
xù(xu4)
1to store up
2to grow (e.g. a beard)
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About 蓄
蓄Simplified
13Strokes
艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#14372Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 蓄
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蓄 (xù) vs 积 (jī) — use 蓄 when emphasizing the nurturing or gradual growth aspect, while 积 focuses more on the act of accumulation itself.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 蓄 with similar-sounding characters; it specifically relates to storing or growing. It is generally more formal and may not be used in casual conversation. Common collocations include 蓄电 (store electricity) and 蓄发 (grow hair/beard).
HSK Study Tips
While 蓄 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects with vocabulary related to growth and storage, such as 存 (cún, to save) and 增长 (zēngzhǎng, to increase). Focus on the context of usage to better grasp its nuanced meanings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蓄 with 续 (xù, to continue), leading to errors in phrases. For instance, saying 蓄续 (xùxù) instead of 继续 (jìxù, to continue) is incorrect.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 蓄?
Decomposition of 蓄
IDS Structure⿱艹畜
蓄Full Character
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艹cao3
top
畜chu4
bottom
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How to say to store up in Chinese
“to store up” in Chinese is蓄xù
The character 蓄 (xù) means to store or save something, often relating to the accumulation of resources or ideas. It can refer to growing something, such as a beard or hair, and is often used in contexts involving preparation or nurturing over time.
When to use 蓄
Be careful not to confuse 蓄 with similar-sounding characters; it specifically relates to storing or growing. It is generally more formal and may not be used in casual conversation. Common collocations include 蓄电 (store electricity) and 蓄发 (grow hair/beard).
蓄 or something close to it
蓄 (xù) vs 积 (jī) — use 蓄 when emphasizing the nurturing or gradual growth aspect, while 积 focuses more on the act of accumulation itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 蓄 with 续 (xù, to continue), leading to errors in phrases. For instance, saying 蓄续 (xùxù) instead of 继续 (jìxù, to continue) is incorrect.
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蓄
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Grammar Patterns of 蓄
蓄 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
