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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
卹xùsympathy, pity; comfortx, 8 strokes, radical 卩
xù(xu4)xu T4
  1. 1sympathy, pity; comfort
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March 24, 2026

卹xù(xu4)

The character 卹 (xù) conveys feelings of sympathy and pity, often associated with providing comfort to someone in distress. It is commonly used in contexts where expressing compassion, support, or consolation is appropriate, especially in more formal or literary settings.

Strokes8Radical卩
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, expressing sympathy and offering comfort is deeply valued, especially during times of loss or hardship, reflecting the importance of community and support in social interactions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person (the radical '亻' meaning 'person') extending their hand to offer comfort (the rest of the character) to someone in sorrow. The pronunciation 'xù' sounds like 'shoe,' which you can visualize as the person wearing a comforting shoe to walk alongside those in need.

Meanings of 卹

xù(xu4)
1sympathy, pity; comfort
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About 卹

卹Simplified
8Strokes
卩Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is relatively formal and may not be used in casual conversations. Common phrases include 卹慰 (xùwèi) meaning 'to comfort.' Be careful with tone; the first tone in 'xù' can be confused with other tones leading to miscommunication.

HSK Study Tips

Although 卹 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it complements the study of emotions and interpersonal relationships at higher levels. Focus on recognizing its usage in literary texts or formal contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 卹 with similar characters like 悲 (bēi, sadness) or 哀 (āi, mourning), leading to misuse in emotional contexts. Remember, 卹 specifically denotes sympathy and comfort, not general sadness.

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Etymology of 卹

Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 血 represents the sound. Simplified form of 卹.

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Decomposition of 卹

IDS Structure⿰血卩
卹Full Character
=
血xue4
left
卩jie2
right
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Parts

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How to say sympathy, pity; comfort in Chinese

“sympathy, pity; comfort” in Chinese is卹xù

The character 卹 (xù) conveys feelings of sympathy and pity, often associated with providing comfort to someone in distress. It is commonly used in contexts where expressing compassion, support, or consolation is appropriate, especially in more formal or literary settings.

When to use 卹

This character is relatively formal and may not be used in casual conversations. Common phrases include 卹慰 (xùwèi) meaning 'to comfort.' Be careful with tone; the first tone in 'xù' can be confused with other tones leading to miscommunication.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 卹 with similar characters like 悲 (bēi, sadness) or 哀 (āi, mourning), leading to misuse in emotional contexts. Remember, 卹 specifically denotes sympathy and comfort, not general sadness.

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Word Family of 卹

Words Containing This Character10
恤xùanxiety卹
恤衫shirt (loanword)
抚恤金relief payment撫恤金
体恤to empathize with體恤
抚恤fǔxù(of an organization that has a duty of care) to give financial support to relatives of sb who has died or suffered serious injury撫卹
体恤衫T-shirt體恤衫
怜恤to take pity憐恤
不恤not to worry
赈恤relief aid賑恤
不恤人言not to worry about the gossip (idiom); to do the right thing regardless of what others say
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Frequently Asked Questions about 卹

It's not commonly used in everyday speech; it is more appropriate in formal or written contexts.

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