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嘏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嘏gǔfelicity, prosperity; large and strongg, 14 strokes, radical 口
嘏gǔgood fortuneunknown, 14 strokes, radical 口
嘏gǔfarunknown, 14 strokes, radical 口
嘏gǔlongevityunknown, 14 strokes, radical 口
嘏gǔgrandunknown, 14 strokes, radical 口
嘏jiǎfelicity, prosperity; large and strongg, 14 strokes, radical 口
嘏jiǎgood fortuneunknown, 14 strokes, radical 口
嘏jiǎfarunknown, 14 strokes, radical 口
嘏jiǎlongevityunknown, 14 strokes, radical 口
嘏jiǎgrandunknown, 14 strokes, radical 口
gǔ(gu3)
primary
T3
  1. 1felicity, prosperity; large and strong
  2. 2good fortune
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March 24, 2026

嘏gǔ(gu3)

The character 嘏 (gǔ) conveys a sense of great fortune, prosperity, and strength. It is often used in contexts celebrating auspicious events or wishing for longevity and success. While not commonly used in everyday language, it can be found in classical texts and auspicious phrases.

Strokes14Radical口
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of prosperity and good fortune is deeply intertwined with traditions, such as during the Lunar New Year when families express wishes for a prosperous year ahead. 嘏 embodies these sentiments and can be found in blessings and well-wishing phrases.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant (the radical for 'large') sitting contently with a treasure chest of good fortune. The 'gǔ' sound can remind you of the joy and prosperity that comes with it, like a 'guy' who just won the lottery celebrating his luck.

Meanings of 嘏

gǔ(gu3)
primary
1felicity, prosperity; large and strong
2good fortune
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About 嘏

嘏Simplified
14Strokes
口Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 嘏

Usage Notes

嘏 is relatively formal and may not appear in everyday conversation, making it important to understand its literary context. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters; pay attention to the tonal pronunciation: gǔ (third tone). It often appears in idiomatic expressions related to good fortune.

HSK Study Tips

While 嘏 is not part of the HSK levels, it can enrich vocabulary at higher levels. Students should focus on understanding its meaning in classical literature and its use in auspicious phrases, which often appear in cultural contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 嘏 with similar characters like 佳 (jiā), which means 'good', due to their phonetic similarities. Ensure you remember that 嘏 specifically relates to prosperity and good fortune.

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Etymology of 嘏

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

false

Semantic (meaning)叚
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Phonetic (sound)古
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Case file: 嘏

  1. 1The meaning half叚 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half古 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfalse
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 嘏?

Decomposition of 嘏

IDS Structure⿰古叚
嘏Full Character
=
古Gu3
left
叚jia3
right
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How to say felicity, prosperity; large and strong in Chinese

“felicity, prosperity; large and strong” in Chinese is嘏gǔ

The character 嘏 (gǔ) conveys a sense of great fortune, prosperity, and strength. It is often used in contexts celebrating auspicious events or wishing for longevity and success. While not commonly used in everyday language, it can be found in classical texts and auspicious phrases.

When to use 嘏

嘏 is relatively formal and may not appear in everyday conversation, making it important to understand its literary context. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters; pay attention to the tonal pronunciation: gǔ (third tone). It often appears in idiomatic expressions related to good fortune.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 嘏 with similar characters like 佳 (jiā), which means 'good', due to their phonetic similarities. Ensure you remember that 嘏 specifically relates to prosperity and good fortune.

Write 嘏

嘏

Practice writing 嘏 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 嘏

Words Containing This Character1
嘏gǔlongevity
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Compound Meaning

What does 嘏 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 嘏

No, 嘏 is more often found in classical texts or specific auspicious phrases rather than in everyday conversation.

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