Meanings of 骷
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 骷
Podcast: 骷
Podcast: 骷
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 骷
Imagine a 'kooky' skeleton dancing at a Halloween party. The character 骷 has the radical 骨 (bone) which hints at its meaning, and the quirky pronunciation 'kū' can remind you of a comical or silly skeleton.
When using 骷, it's important to remember that it is often found in compound words related to bones or death (e.g., 骷髅, which means 'skull'). This word is relatively informal and may not be suitable for formal contexts discussing anatomy. Be careful with the tone; 'kū' is pronounced with a high-level tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced.
Although 骷 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to other HSK words about body parts and anatomy, such as 身体 (shēntǐ, body) and 骨头 (gǔtóu, bone). Students should focus on remembering the radical 骨 and its connection to skeletal terms.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the skeleton is viewed as integral to the body's health, with certain practices, like acupuncture, linking to bone health. The concept of 骷 is also associated with festivals like the Qingming Festival, where families honor ancestors.
Learners often confuse 骷 with other bone-related characters, like 骨 (gǔ), which means 'bone'. For example, saying 骷 instead of 骨 when discussing anatomy can lead to misunderstandings.
Pronunciation of 骷
Drill the tone of 骷 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 骷
Phonosemantic compound. 骨 represents the meaning and 古 represents the sound.
bone
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 骷?
Decomposition of 骷
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 骷?
Write 骷
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 骷 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar Patterns of 骷
骷 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
____髅岛,东南东偏东.
Skeleton Island E . S . E . and by E.
Example Sentences for 骷 (3)
Reorder the Sentence
Skeleton Island E . S . E . and by E.
Cultural Notes for 骷
In traditional Chinese medicine, the skeleton is viewed as integral to the body's health, with certain practices, like acupuncture, linking to bone health. The concept of 骷 is also associated with festivals like the Qingming Festival, where families honor ancestors.
Word Family of 骷
Compound Meaning
What does 骷髅 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 骷
The pronunciation is 'kū', with a high-level tone. Practice saying it in isolation and within words.