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妁 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
shuòmatchmaker, go-betweenx, 6 strokes, radical 女
shuòsurname Suounknown, 6 strokes, radical 女
shuò(Shuo4) T4
  1. 1matchmaker, go-between
Also a Chinese surname, Suo — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

shuò(Shuo4)

妁 (shuò) refers to a matchmaker or go-between, traditionally someone who facilitates marriages. This character is often used in historical and literary contexts, reflecting its cultural significance in arranging unions in Chinese society.

Strokes6Radical
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, matchmakers played a crucial role in wedding arrangements, often acting as intermediaries between families. This reflects the importance of familial approval and social connections in marriage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a matchmaker holding up two hearts (the components of love) while wearing a traditional Chinese dress (the character's form). The pronunciation 'shuò' sounds like 'swapping' hearts—this visual connects the character to its meaning of matchmaking.

Meanings of 妁

shuò(Shuo4)
1matchmaker, go-between
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About 妁

Simplified
6Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 妁

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a matchmaker holding up two hearts (the components of love) while wearing a traditional Chinese dress (the character's form). The pronunciation 'shuò' sounds like 'swapping' hearts—this visual connects the character to its meaning of matchmaking.

Usage Notes

妁 is more commonly found in historical texts and may seem formal or literary in modern conversations. It is often used in conjunction with 媒 (méi), forming the phrase 媒妁, which specifically denotes the role of a matchmaker. Be careful with the tones, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 妁 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects well to other words related to relationships and social roles, such as 爱 (ài) for love and 朋友 (péngyǒu) for friends. Focus on understanding the context in which 妁 is used, especially in discussions about marriage.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, matchmakers played a crucial role in wedding arrangements, often acting as intermediaries between families. This reflects the importance of familial approval and social connections in marriage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 妁 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect meanings. For example, using 妁 instead of 媒 when talking about a matchmaker can create confusion, as 媒 is more commonly understood today.

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Pronunciation of 妁

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Etymology of 妁

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

woman

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 妁?

Decomposition of 妁

IDS Structure⿰女勺
Full Character
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nü3
left
shao2
right
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Cultural Notes for 妁

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, matchmakers played a crucial role in wedding arrangements, often acting as intermediaries between families. This reflects the importance of familial approval and social connections in marriage.

Word Family of 妁

Words Containing This Character2
shuòmatchmaker
媒妁matchmaker
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Compound Meaning

What does 妁 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 妁

Today, the concept of a matchmaker still exists, but many people prefer to meet partners through social networks or dating apps.

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