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軃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
軃duǒto hang downzg, 19 strokes, radical 身
duǒ(duo3)duo T3
  1. 1to hang down
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March 24, 2026

軃duǒ(duo3)

The character 軃 (duǒ) generally means 'to hang down.' It can be used to describe something that is drooping or hanging loosely. This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin and may appear in specific contexts or as a variant of other characters.

Strokes19Radical身
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese art and poetry, the imagery of hanging leaves or flowers often symbolizes sadness or nostalgia, reflecting the beauty and impermanence of nature. Characters like 軃 may appear in classical texts that explore these themes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, droopy plant with long leaves hanging down. The character 軃 looks like a plant with a heavy load, where the top structure represents the leaves and the bottom represents the soil, symbolizing the idea of something that hangs down.

Meanings of 軃

duǒ(duo3)
1to hang down
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About 軃

軃Simplified
19Strokes
身Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 軃, as it is not frequently encountered in everyday conversation and may sound overly formal or literary. It’s important to ensure the context is appropriate, as colloquial alternatives may be more suitable. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters that may have different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

Since 軃 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on more commonly used characters such as 掉 (diào) or 垂 (chuí) that also convey similar meanings related to hanging or dropping. Understanding the nuances between these characters can enhance vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 軃 with similar characters like 垂 (chuí) or 掉 (diào), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我想要一个軃的花' (Wǒ xiǎng yào yī gè duǒ de huā) instead of '我想要一朵垂的花' (Wǒ xiǎng yào yī duǒ chuí de huā) would be incorrect.

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Etymology of 軃

Decomposition of 軃

IDS Structure⿰身單
軃Full Character
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身shen1
left
單dan1
right
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How to say to hang down in Chinese

“to hang down” in Chinese is軃duǒ

The character 軃 (duǒ) generally means 'to hang down.' It can be used to describe something that is drooping or hanging loosely. This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin and may appear in specific contexts or as a variant of other characters.

When to use 軃

Be cautious when using 軃, as it is not frequently encountered in everyday conversation and may sound overly formal or literary. It’s important to ensure the context is appropriate, as colloquial alternatives may be more suitable. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters that may have different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 軃 with similar characters like 垂 (chuí) or 掉 (diào), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我想要一个軃的花' (Wǒ xiǎng yào yī gè duǒ de huā) instead of '我想要一朵垂的花' (Wǒ xiǎng yào yī duǒ chuí de huā) would be incorrect.

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Word Family of 軃

Words Containing This Character1
軃duǒhang down

Frequently Asked Questions about 軃

No, 軃 is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and is mainly found in literary contexts.

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