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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
媠duòbeautifulzg, 12 strokes, radical 女
媠duòold variant of 惰[duo4]unknown, 12 strokes, radical 女
媠tuóbeautifulzg, 12 strokes, radical 女
媠tuóold variant of 惰[duo4]unknown, 12 strokes, radical 女
媠tuǒbeautifulzg, 12 strokes, radical 女
媠tuǒold variant of 惰[duo4]unknown, 12 strokes, radical 女
tuǒ(tuo3)tuo
primary
T3
  1. 1beautiful
  2. 2old variant of 惰[duo4]
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March 24, 2026

媠tuǒ(tuo3)

The character 媠 (tuǒ) refers to beauty, particularly in a poetic or literary context. It is an old variant of the character 惰 (duò), which relates to laziness or indolence. While it may not be commonly used in modern Mandarin, its beauty connotation can still be appreciated in classical texts or poetry.

Strokes12Radical女
Cultural note

In ancient Chinese literature, beauty often transcended mere physical appearance, embodying ideals of virtue and grace. The character 媠 reflects this deeper appreciation for beauty found in historical poetry and art.

Memory tip

Imagine a graceful woman (the radical 女, meaning woman) surrounded by beautiful flowers. The woman's beauty is so captivating that it inspires poetry, linking the character 媠 (tuǒ) to its meaning of beauty. The pronunciation 'tuǒ' can be remembered as 'twa' in 'twinkling beauty', evoking a shimmering image.

Meanings of 媠

tuǒ(tuo3)
primary
1beautiful
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About 媠

媠Simplified
12Strokes
女Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, which can lead to confusion. It is primarily found in classical literature or poetry. Be cautious not to confuse it with 惰 (duò); while both characters share similar components, their meanings are quite different.

HSK Study Tips

As an uncommon character, 媠 (tuǒ) is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. However, understanding it can enrich your knowledge of classical Chinese texts. Focus on its literary context and connections with related words about beauty and aesthetics.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 媠 (tuǒ) with 惰 (duò) due to their similar appearance and pronunciation. For example, using 媠 to describe laziness instead of 惰 would be incorrect; remember that 媠 specifically refers to beauty.

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Etymology of 媠

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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woman

Semantic (meaning)女
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Phonetic (sound)⺼
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Origin

媠 = 女 + ⺼. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 媠

IDS Structure⿰女⿱?⺼
媠Full character
=
女nü3
left
⺼rou4
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Parts

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How to say beautiful in Chinese

“beautiful” in Chinese is媠duò

The character 媠 (tuǒ) refers to beauty, particularly in a poetic or literary context. It is an old variant of the character 惰 (duò), which relates to laziness or indolence. While it may not be commonly used in modern Mandarin, its beauty connotation can still be appreciated in classical texts or poetry.

When to use 媠

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, which can lead to confusion. It is primarily found in classical literature or poetry. Be cautious not to confuse it with 惰 (duò); while both characters share similar components, their meanings are quite different.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 媠 (tuǒ) with 惰 (duò) due to their similar appearance and pronunciation. For example, using 媠 to describe laziness instead of 惰 would be incorrect; remember that 媠 specifically refers to beauty.

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Word Family of 媠

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媠tuǒlazy

Frequently Asked Questions about 媠

No, 媠 is rarely used in everyday language and is more often found in classical literature.

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