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嚳kùone of five legendary emperorszg, 20 strokes, radical 口
kù(ku4)ku T4
  1. 1one of five legendary emperors
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March 24, 2026

嚳kù(ku4)

The character 嚳 (kù) refers to one of the five legendary emperors in ancient Chinese history, known for their wisdom and virtuous rule. This character is often used in historical texts and discussions about Chinese mythology, particularly in reference to the legendary sage kings.

Strokes20Radical口
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the five legendary emperors symbolize the ideal rulers and are often referenced in discussions about governance, morality, and leadership, representing concepts of benevolence and wisdom.

Memory tip

Imagine a wise emperor, 'Kù', standing on a mountain (the top part of the character) overseeing his kingdom. The sound 'kù' can be remembered by thinking of a 'cool' king who rules with wisdom.

Meanings of 嚳

kù(ku4)
1one of five legendary emperors
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嚳Simplified
20Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is primarily found in historical or literary contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that may have different meanings. Its formal usage may limit its applications in daily speech.

HSK Study Tips

While 嚳 is not included in any HSK levels, it can be beneficial to recognize it in texts discussing ancient history. Students should focus on understanding the context in which such characters appear and relate them to the broader themes of Chinese mythology.

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Learners often confuse 嚳 with other characters that sound similar, such as 窟 (kū) meaning cave. It's essential to pay attention to the context and character components to avoid such mistakes.

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Etymology of 嚳

Decomposition of 嚳

IDS Structure⿱?告
嚳Full character
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How to say one of five legendary emperors in Chinese

“one of five legendary emperors” in Chinese is嚳kù

The character 嚳 (kù) refers to one of the five legendary emperors in ancient Chinese history, known for their wisdom and virtuous rule. This character is often used in historical texts and discussions about Chinese mythology, particularly in reference to the legendary sage kings.

When to use 嚳

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is primarily found in historical or literary contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that may have different meanings. Its formal usage may limit its applications in daily speech.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 嚳 with other characters that sound similar, such as 窟 (kū) meaning cave. It's essential to pay attention to the context and character components to avoid such mistakes.

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Word Family of 嚳

Words containing this character2
喾kùone of the five legendary emperors, also called 高辛氏嚳
帝喾Di Ku or Emperor Ku, one of the Five Legendary Emperors 五帝[wǔ​dì], great-grandson of the Yellow Emperor 黃帝|黄帝[Huáng​dì]帝嚳
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嚳 represents one of the five legendary emperors, known for their exemplary rule and moral integrity.

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