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帱 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
帱chóuto cover up; curtainx, 10 strokes, radical 巾
帱chóucanopyunknown, 10 strokes, radical 巾
帱dàoto cover up; curtainx, 10 strokes, radical 巾
帱dàocanopyunknown, 10 strokes, radical 巾
chóu(chou2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1to cover up; curtain
  2. 2canopy
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March 24, 2026

帱(幬)chóu(chou2)

The character 帱 (chóu) refers to a covering or curtain, often used in contexts related to shelter or privacy. It can imply something that conceals or protects, such as a canopy or drapery, and is commonly associated with decorative or functional textiles in architecture and design.

Strokes10Radical巾
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese architecture, curtains like 帱 were commonly used to separate spaces and provide privacy, similar to how room dividers are used today. They also have aesthetic significance in cultural ceremonies, such as weddings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, colorful curtain (帱) draping down to cover a stage. The character's top part, 带 (dài), suggests something that wraps around, while the bottom part represents a space (口) that is being concealed. This visual helps connect the form to its meaning of covering or privacy.

Meanings of 帱

chóu(chou2)
primary
1to cover up; curtain
2canopy
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About 帱

帱Simplified
幬Traditional
10Strokes
巾Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 帱

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 帱 (chóu) with other similar characters that denote different types of coverings. It is more common in formal settings when discussing architectural elements rather than casual conversation. A common collocation is '帱幕' (chóu mù), meaning curtain.

HSK Study Tips

While 帱 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to other words related to covering or shelter. Focus on recognizing its application in texts discussing home decor or architecture, which can enhance your contextual vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 帱 (chóu) with similar-sounding characters like 带 (dài), which means to carry or bring. For example, saying '我喜欢那帱' (Wǒ xǐhuān nà dāi) instead of '我喜欢那帱' (Wǒ xǐhuān nà chóu) would be incorrect, as 'dāi' does not convey the meaning of a covering.

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Pronunciation of 帱

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Etymology of 帱

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

cloth

Semantic (meaning)巾
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Phonetic (sound)寿
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Case file: 帱

  1. 1The meaning half巾 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half寿 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaycloth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 帱?

Decomposition of 帱

IDS Structure⿰巾寿
帱Full Character
=
巾jin1
left
寿Shou4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 帱?

How to say to cover up; curtain in Chinese

“to cover up; curtain” in Chinese is帱chóu

The character 帱 (chóu) refers to a covering or curtain, often used in contexts related to shelter or privacy. It can imply something that conceals or protects, such as a canopy or drapery, and is commonly associated with decorative or functional textiles in architecture and design.

When to use 帱

Be cautious not to confuse 帱 (chóu) with other similar characters that denote different types of coverings. It is more common in formal settings when discussing architectural elements rather than casual conversation. A common collocation is '帱幕' (chóu mù), meaning curtain.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 帱 (chóu) with similar-sounding characters like 带 (dài), which means to carry or bring. For example, saying '我喜欢那帱' (Wǒ xǐhuān nà dāi) instead of '我喜欢那帱' (Wǒ xǐhuān nà chóu) would be incorrect, as 'dāi' does not convey the meaning of a covering.

Write 帱

帱

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Word Family of 帱

Words Containing This Character1
帱chóucanopy幬
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Compound Meaning

What does 帱 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 帱

The pronunciation is chóu, with the tone being a rising tone.

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