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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
藇xùfine, beautiful; surnamex, 17 strokes, radical 艹
藇xùsurname Xuunknown, 17 strokes, radical 艹
xù(Xu4)xu T4
  1. 1fine, beautiful; surname
Also a Chinese surname, Xu — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

藇xù(Xu4)

The character 藇 (xù) primarily refers to something fine or beautiful, often used to describe delicate qualities in art or nature. It can also be a surname in Chinese culture. Despite its relatively uncommon usage, it's important for learners to understand its nuances in describing aesthetic qualities.

Strokes17Radical艹
Cultural note

The character 藇, while not frequently encountered, reflects the Chinese cultural appreciation for beauty in nature and art, which are often intertwined. This respect for aesthetic qualities is prevalent in Chinese poetry and painting, where fine details are celebrated.

Memory tip

Imagine a beautiful flower (representing beauty) growing among fine, delicate grasses. The top part of the character 藇 resembles a flower, while the bottom part suggests the earth or grass, connecting beauty to nature. The pronunciation 'xù' can be remembered by associating it with 'sue' in English, as in 'sue for beauty'.

Meanings of 藇

xù(Xu4)
1fine, beautiful; surname
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About 藇

藇Simplified
17Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners should note that 藇 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in literary contexts. Mixing it up with more common synonyms for beauty (like 美) can lead to confusion. It's important to use it in the right context, particularly when discussing art or aesthetics.

HSK Study Tips

Although 藇 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding this character can deepen your appreciation for descriptive language at higher levels. Focus on the aesthetic aspects of vocabulary as you progress, and consider how this word relates to other terms of beauty and art.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 藇 with similar characters like 美 (měi) or 细 (xì), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '这件衣服很美' (zhè jiàn yīfú hěn měi) instead of '这件衣服很藇' (zhè jiàn yīfú hěn xù) improperly attributes the quality of beauty without the nuance that 藇 offers.

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Etymology of 藇

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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grass

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)與
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Origin

藇 = 艹 + 與. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 藇

IDS Structure⿱艹與
藇Full character
=
艹cao3
top
與yu3
bottom
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Parts

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How to say fine, beautiful; surname in Chinese

“fine, beautiful; surname” in Chinese is藇xù

The character 藇 (xù) primarily refers to something fine or beautiful, often used to describe delicate qualities in art or nature. It can also be a surname in Chinese culture. Despite its relatively uncommon usage, it's important for learners to understand its nuances in describing aesthetic qualities.

When to use 藇

Learners should note that 藇 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in literary contexts. Mixing it up with more common synonyms for beauty (like 美) can lead to confusion. It's important to use it in the right context, particularly when discussing art or aesthetics.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 藇 with similar characters like 美 (měi) or 细 (xì), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '这件衣服很美' (zhè jiàn yīfú hěn měi) instead of '这件衣服很藇' (zhè jiàn yīfú hěn xù) improperly attributes the quality of beauty without the nuance that 藇 offers.

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Word Family of 藇

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藇xùsurname Xu

Frequently asked questions about 藇

No, 藇 is more often found in literary contexts and is not commonly used in everyday speech.

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