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叒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
ruòobedient; unitedx, 6 strokes, radical 又, Very Hard
ruòold variant of 若[ruo4]unknown, 6 strokes, radical 又, Very Hard
ruòancient mythical treeunknown, 6 strokes, radical 又, Very Hard
ruò(ruo4) T4
  1. 1obedient; united
  2. 2old variant of 若[ruo4]
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March 24, 2026
ruò(ruo4)

The character 叒 (ruò) has meanings that include 'obedient' and 'united'. It is an old variant of the character 若 (ruò), which is commonly used in modern Chinese. Additionally, it can refer to an ancient mythical tree, highlighting its connection to historical and cultural concepts.

Strokes6RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In ancient Chinese literature, trees often symbolize strength and stability, and 叒 connects to this theme by referencing an ancient mythical tree. This reflects the importance of nature in Chinese culture and folklore.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tree (the mythical tree aspect) where each branch is obediently aligned, forming a united canopy. The three '人' (rén) components in 叒 hint at unity, as they seem to work together harmoniously, resembling a well-organized group.

Meanings of 叒

ruò(ruo4)
1obedient; united
2ancient mythical tree
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About 叒

Simplified
6Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 叒

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a tree (the mythical tree aspect) where each branch is obediently aligned, forming a united canopy. The three '人' (rén) components in 叒 hint at unity, as they seem to work together harmoniously, resembling a well-organized group.

Usage Notes

Learners may confuse 叒 with its modern counterpart 若, which may lead to incorrect usage in sentences. The character is relatively rare, so it is more commonly found in literary or historical texts rather than everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While 叒 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance comprehension of classical texts. Students should focus on recognizing it as a variant of 若 and its contexts in literature.

Cultural Note

In ancient Chinese literature, trees often symbolize strength and stability, and 叒 connects to this theme by referencing an ancient mythical tree. This reflects the importance of nature in Chinese culture and folklore.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 叒 in place of 若 in modern sentences, leading to confusion. For example, saying '叒你想去吗?' instead of '若你想去吗?' is incorrect.

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Pronunciation of 叒

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Etymology of 叒

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Three hands 又 joined, representing unity

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 叒?

Decomposition of 叒

IDS Structure⿱又⿰又又
Full Character
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you4
top
you4
left
you4
right
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Which of these is a component of 叒?

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Cultural Notes for 叒

🏮Cultural insight

In ancient Chinese literature, trees often symbolize strength and stability, and 叒 connects to this theme by referencing an ancient mythical tree. This reflects the importance of nature in Chinese culture and folklore.

Word Family of 叒

Words Containing This Character1
ruòobedient
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Compound Meaning

What does 叒 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 叒

No, 叒 is quite rare and primarily appears in historical or classical contexts.