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March 24, 2026
婺wù(wu4)
The character 婺 (wù) primarily means 'beautiful,' often used to describe something aesthetically pleasing. Additionally, it refers to a particular star, usually recognized in Chinese literature and astronomy. This term is less common in everyday conversation but may appear in poetic or literary contexts.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, beauty is often associated with nature and the cosmos, and stars have significant mythological and poetic meanings. The character 婺 being linked to a star emphasizes the cultural appreciation for beauty in both human and celestial forms.
Memory Tip
Imagine a beautiful woman (女, the radical for 'female') standing under a bright star (星). The character 婺 combines the concept of beauty and the ethereal quality of stars, helping you remember that 'wù' signifies beauty and a star's name.
Meanings of 婺
wù(wu4)
1beautiful; the name of a star
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婺Simplified
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地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a beautiful woman (女, the radical for 'female') standing under a bright star (星). The character 婺 combines the concept of beauty and the ethereal quality of stars, helping you remember that 'wù' signifies beauty and a star's name.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 婺 with similar-sounding words. While it can be used in formal contexts, it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. It often collocates with other words describing beauty, such as 美丽 (měilì).
HSK Study Tips
Although 婺 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it shares thematic connections with HSK Level 3 and above words related to beauty and nature. Focus on understanding its poetic usage and how it complements other beauty-related terms.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, beauty is often associated with nature and the cosmos, and stars have significant mythological and poetic meanings. The character 婺 being linked to a star emphasizes the cultural appreciation for beauty in both human and celestial forms.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 婺 with other beauty-related characters like 美 (měi). For example, saying '我觉得她是婺' (wǒ juédé tā shì wù) is incorrect; it should be '我觉得她很美' (wǒ juédé tā hěn měi) to express 'I think she is beautiful.'
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Cultural Notes for 婺
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In Chinese culture, beauty is often associated with nature and the cosmos, and stars have significant mythological and poetic meanings. The character 婺 being linked to a star emphasizes the cultural appreciation for beauty in both human and celestial forms.
Word Family of 婺
Words Containing This Character4
婺wùbeautiful
婺源Wuyuan county in Shangrao 上饒|上饶, Jiangxi
婺源县Wuyuan county in Shangrao 上饒|上饶, Jiangxi婺源縣
婺城区Wucheng district of Jinhua city 金華市|金华市[Jīnhuáshì], Zhejiang婺城區
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Frequently Asked Questions about 婺
婺 means 'beautiful' and is also the name of a star.
No, 婺 is more often found in literary contexts rather than everyday speech.
