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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
裇xūshirtzg, 11 strokes, radical 衤, rank #49549, Very Hard
xū(xu1)xu T1
  1. 1shirt
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March 24, 2026

裇xū(xu1)

The character 裇 (xū) refers to a type of shirt, often used to describe traditional or casual garments. It is commonly found in phrases related to clothing and fashion, especially in contexts discussing styles or types of shirts.

Strokes11Radical衤Frequency#49549DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, clothing is often associated with social status and personal expression. The term 裇 may be used in traditional contexts, reflecting the importance of attire in various cultural ceremonies and everyday life.

Memory tip

Imagine a shirt (裇) hanging on a hook (the radical '衣' means clothes). You can visualize it as a 'hooked shirt' to remember both the shape and pronunciation of xū.

Meanings of 裇

xū(xu1)
1shirt
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About 裇

裇Simplified
11Strokes
衤Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 裇

Quick Contrast

衬 (chèn) - use 裇 when referring to a type of shirt with a specific cultural or casual connotation, while 衬 typically refers to a lining or an undershirt.

Usage Notes

When using 裇, be mindful that it is less common than its synonym T恤 (T xù), which refers specifically to T-shirts. It is typically used in more formal contexts or when discussing specific types of shirts, so avoid using it casually. It's also important to use the correct tone to avoid confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 裇 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to clothing-related words like 衣服 (yīfu, clothing) and 裙子 (qúnzi, skirt). Focus on recognizing its usage in the context of clothing to enhance vocabulary related to fashion.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 裇 with T恤, mistakenly using 裇 to refer to T-shirts in casual contexts. For instance, saying '我穿了裇' (I wore a shirt) when discussing a T-shirt would be incorrect; using '我穿了T恤' is more appropriate.

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Etymology of 裇

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

clothes

Semantic (meaning)衤
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Phonetic (sound)血
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Origin

裇 = 衤 + 血. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 裇

IDS Structure⿰衤血
裇Full character
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衤yi1
left
血xue4
right
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Parts

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How to say shirt in Chinese

“shirt” in Chinese is裇xū

The character 裇 (xū) refers to a type of shirt, often used to describe traditional or casual garments. It is commonly found in phrases related to clothing and fashion, especially in contexts discussing styles or types of shirts.

When to use 裇

When using 裇, be mindful that it is less common than its synonym T恤 (T xù), which refers specifically to T-shirts. It is typically used in more formal contexts or when discussing specific types of shirts, so avoid using it casually. It's also important to use the correct tone to avoid confusion with other words.

裇 or something close to it

衬 (chèn) - use 裇 when referring to a type of shirt with a specific cultural or casual connotation, while 衬 typically refers to a lining or an undershirt.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 裇 with T恤, mistakenly using 裇 to refer to T-shirts in casual contexts. For instance, saying '我穿了裇' (I wore a shirt) when discussing a T-shirt would be incorrect; using '我穿了T恤' is more appropriate.

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Word Family of 裇

Words containing this character1
裇xūT-shirt

Frequently Asked Questions about 裇

You pronounce it as 'xū', with the first tone.

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