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襦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
coat, jacket; fine silk fabricg, 19 strokes, radical 衤, Very Hard
short coatunknown, 19 strokes, radical 衤, Very Hard
(ru2) T2
  1. 1coat, jacket; fine silk fabric
  2. 2short coat
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March 24, 2026
(ru2)

襦 (rú) refers to a type of short coat or jacket traditionally made from silk or fine fabrics. It is often worn as an outer garment in historical Chinese attire and can also denote a specific style of clothing that is lightweight and elegant.

Strokes19RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The 襦 is closely associated with traditional Chinese clothing styles, particularly in historical dramas and literature, where it represents elegance and cultural heritage. It reflects the artistry of ancient Chinese textile craftsmanship.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'Roo' (like a kangaroo) wearing a fine silk jacket, hopping around in style. The character 襦 looks like a person (the top component) wearing a coat (the bottom component suggests clothing). The pronunciation 'rú' can remind you of 'roo' for a fun connection.

Meanings of 襦

(ru2)
1coat, jacket; fine silk fabric
2short coat
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About 襦

Simplified
19Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 襦

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'Roo' (like a kangaroo) wearing a fine silk jacket, hopping around in style. The character 襦 looks like a person (the top component) wearing a coat (the bottom component suggests clothing). The pronunciation 'rú' can remind you of 'roo' for a fun connection.

Usage Notes

襦 is somewhat formal and can be used in both written and spoken contexts, but is more commonly found in literature or discussions about traditional clothing. A common mistake is confusing it with similar terms for other types of clothing, so pay attention to context when using it.

HSK Study Tips

Although 襦 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of traditional clothing terms which may appear in cultural contexts. Focus on its components and pronunciation to help remember its meaning.

Cultural Note

The 襦 is closely associated with traditional Chinese clothing styles, particularly in historical dramas and literature, where it represents elegance and cultural heritage. It reflects the artistry of ancient Chinese textile craftsmanship.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is mispronouncing 襦 as 'lu' instead of 'rú', which changes its meaning entirely. Another error is using it interchangeably with terms like 外套 (wàitào) without considering the specific context of traditional clothing.

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Pronunciation of 襦

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Etymology of 襦

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

clothes

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 襦?

Decomposition of 襦

IDS Structure⿰衤需
Full Character
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yi1
left
xu1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 襦?

Write 襦

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Grammar Patterns of 襦

襦 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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Complete the Sentence

金绣衣____, 香囊结带, 双双对蹴.

Golden Xiuyi jacket , Sachet Ribbon , both pairs of instant success.

Example Sentences for 襦 (1)

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金绣衣襦, 香囊结带, 双双对蹴.

jīn xiù yī rú, , xiāng náng jié, dài , shuāng shuāng.

Golden Xiuyi jacket , Sachet Ribbon , both pairs of instant success.

Cultural Notes for 襦

🏮Cultural insight

The 襦 is closely associated with traditional Chinese clothing styles, particularly in historical dramas and literature, where it represents elegance and cultural heritage. It reflects the artistry of ancient Chinese textile craftsmanship.

Word Family of 襦

Words Containing This Character1
jacket
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Compound Meaning

What does 襦 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 襦

襦 specifically refers to a short coat or jacket, often made of fine materials, whereas other terms like 外套 (wàitào) may refer to more general outerwear.