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俅 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
俅qiúornamental capx, 9 strokes, radical 亻
qiú(qiu2) T2
  1. 1ornamental cap
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March 24, 2026

俅qiú(qiu2)

The character 俅 (qiú) refers to an ornamental cap, traditionally worn as a decorative headpiece. This term is often used in historical contexts or when discussing traditional Chinese attire, especially in relation to formal ceremonies or performances.

Strokes9Radical亻
Cultural Note

The use of ornamental caps in traditional Chinese attire reflects the importance of status and ceremony in Chinese culture. Such headpieces are often seen in historical dramas, showcasing how clothing signifies rank and occasion.

Memory Tip

Imagine a colorful, ornate cap (俅) resting on a head. The character looks like two people (亻) wearing a cap (口) together, emphasizing its meaning related to headwear and decoration. The pronunciation 'qiú' can be remembered by thinking of 'cue'—a cue to wear something special.

Meanings of 俅

qiú(qiu2)
1ornamental cap
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About 俅

俅Simplified
9Strokes
亻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 俅

Usage Notes

俅 is rarely used in modern conversation, making it more relevant in literary or historical contexts. Be cautious of overusing it in everyday speech as it may come across as overly formal or outdated. It is often paired with words related to clothing or accessories.

HSK Study Tips

Since 俅 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on understanding its historical significance and connections to other words related to clothing or fashion in Chinese culture. Exploring related terms can deepen comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 俅 with similar characters like 巧 (qiǎo), which means 'clever' or 'skillful'. Remember that 俅 specifically relates to headwear, while 巧 has a different meaning altogether.

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Etymology of 俅

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Phonetic (sound)求
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  1. 1The sound half求 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  2. 2On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 俅?

Decomposition of 俅

IDS Structure⿰亻求
俅Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
求qiu2
right
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Which of these is a component of 俅?

How to say ornamental cap in Chinese

“ornamental cap” in Chinese is俅qiú

The character 俅 (qiú) refers to an ornamental cap, traditionally worn as a decorative headpiece. This term is often used in historical contexts or when discussing traditional Chinese attire, especially in relation to formal ceremonies or performances.

When to use 俅

俅 is rarely used in modern conversation, making it more relevant in literary or historical contexts. Be cautious of overusing it in everyday speech as it may come across as overly formal or outdated. It is often paired with words related to clothing or accessories.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 俅 with similar characters like 巧 (qiǎo), which means 'clever' or 'skillful'. Remember that 俅 specifically relates to headwear, while 巧 has a different meaning altogether.

Write 俅

俅

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Word Family of 俅

Words Containing This Character1
俅qiúornamental cap
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Compound Meaning

What does 俅 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 俅

No, 俅 is more of a historical term and is rarely used in contemporary conversation.

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