The character 嘼 (chù) refers to a type of bird known as a 'crow' or 'raven' in some contexts, though it is not commonly used in everyday Mandarin. It can also imply making loud noises or cawing, typically associated with these birds. This character is often found in literary contexts or idiomatic expressions rather than in daily conversation.
15 strokes, radical 口, Very Hard
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March 24, 2026
嘼()chù(chu4)
The character 嘼 (chù) refers to a type of bird known as a 'crow' or 'raven' in some contexts, though it is not commonly used in everyday Mandarin. It can also imply making loud noises or cawing, typically associated with these birds. This character is often found in literary contexts or idiomatic expressions rather than in daily conversation.
Strokes15Radical口Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, crows are often associated with omens and are sometimes seen as messengers of bad news. This character's connection to such birds can evoke traditional beliefs and superstitions related to them in Chinese folklore.
Memory Tip
Imagine a crow (the sound it makes) perched on a tree branch, cawing loudly. The character 嘼 resembles a crow with its beak wide open, cawing 'chù' to announce its presence, making it easy to remember the sound associated with the character.
About 嘼
嘼Simplified
Traditional
15Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 嘼
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a crow (the sound it makes) perched on a tree branch, cawing loudly. The character 嘼 resembles a crow with its beak wide open, cawing 'chù' to announce its presence, making it easy to remember the sound associated with the character.
Usage Notes
嘼 is rarely used in modern Mandarin, and its usage may sound archaic or poetic. Learners should be cautious when trying to use this character in conversation, as native speakers might not recognize it. It’s often better to use more common terms for 'crow' (乌鸦, wūyā) when speaking casually.
HSK Study Tips
Since 嘼 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners at any level should focus on more frequently used characters and words. Understanding this character can be useful for expanding vocabulary in literary contexts but is not essential for practical communication.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, crows are often associated with omens and are sometimes seen as messengers of bad news. This character's connection to such birds can evoke traditional beliefs and superstitions related to them in Chinese folklore.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 嘼 in casual conversation, thinking it is a common word for 'crow.' Instead, they should use 乌鸦 (wūyā) to avoid confusion.
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Cultural Notes for 嘼
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, crows are often associated with omens and are sometimes seen as messengers of bad news. This character's connection to such birds can evoke traditional beliefs and superstitions related to them in Chinese folklore.
Frequently Asked Questions about 嘼
No, 嘼 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may be considered archaic or literary.
It generally refers to a type of crow or raven and can imply loud noises made by such birds.
Yes, more common terms for 'crow' include 乌鸦 (wūyā), which is widely recognized in everyday speech.
