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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Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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)
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1beautiful
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媠Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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Cultural Notes for 媠
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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.
Word Family of 媠
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媠tuǒlazy
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Frequently Asked Questions about 媠
No, 媠 is rarely used in everyday language and is more often found in classical literature.
You can associate 'tuǒ' with the sound 'twa' in 'twinkling beauty', helping you recall its meaning.
Yes, 媠 is an old variant of 惰 (duò), which means lazy or indolent.
