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彟 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
彟huòto measure; to calculatezg, 20 strokes, radical 彐
彟huòold variant of 蒦[huo4]unknown, 20 strokes, radical 彐
彟yuēto measure; to calculatezg, 20 strokes, radical 彐
彟yuēold variant of 蒦[huo4]unknown, 20 strokes, radical 彐
yuē(yue1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1to measure; to calculate
  2. 2old variant of 蒦[huo4]
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March 24, 2026

彟(彠)yuē(yue1)

The character 彟 (yuē) primarily means 'to measure' or 'to calculate.' It is less commonly used in modern contexts but can be found in historical texts or specific phrases, such as 武士彠, which refers to a type of warrior. The character has a nuanced meaning that evokes a sense of precision and evaluation.

Strokes20Radical彐
Cultural Note

In ancient Chinese culture, the act of measuring was often associated with trade, agriculture, and even philosophy, reflecting a society that valued precision and accuracy in various aspects of life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise old sage (彟) holding a measuring stick (the radical 彡 represents lines or strokes) as he calculates the distance to the nearest mountain. The pronunciation 'yuē' sounds like 'you,' as in 'you measure the distance to your goals.'

Meanings of 彟

yuē(yue1)
primary
1to measure; to calculate
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About 彟

彟Simplified
彠Traditional
20Strokes
彐Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 彟

Usage Notes

彟 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is mostly seen in literary or historical contexts. When using this character, be cautious of its formal register and ensure it aligns with the context of measurement or calculation. Common collocations include terms related to precision and evaluation.

HSK Study Tips

As an uncommon character, 彟 does not appear in the official HSK levels; however, understanding it can deepen your grasp of characters related to measurement, such as 量 (liàng) and 衡 (héng). Focus on recognizing its form and context rather than frequent usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 彟 with more commonly used measuring terms like 量 (liàng) or 衡 (hé). It's crucial to use 彟 in appropriate contexts where precision is emphasized, such as in literature or historical discussions.

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Etymology of 彟

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

Semantic (meaning)蒦
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Phonetic (sound)寻
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Case file: 彟

  1. 1The meaning half蒦 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half寻 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymeasure
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 彟?

Decomposition of 彟

IDS Structure⿰寻蒦
彟Full Character
=
寻xun2
left
蒦huo4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 彟?

How to say to measure; to calculate in Chinese

“to measure; to calculate” in Chinese is彟huò

The character 彟 (yuē) primarily means 'to measure' or 'to calculate.' It is less commonly used in modern contexts but can be found in historical texts or specific phrases, such as 武士彠, which refers to a type of warrior. The character has a nuanced meaning that evokes a sense of precision and evaluation.

When to use 彟

彟 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is mostly seen in literary or historical contexts. When using this character, be cautious of its formal register and ensure it aligns with the context of measurement or calculation. Common collocations include terms related to precision and evaluation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 彟 with more commonly used measuring terms like 量 (liàng) or 衡 (hé). It's crucial to use 彟 in appropriate contexts where precision is emphasized, such as in literature or historical discussions.

Write 彟

彟

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Word Family of 彟

Words Containing This Character1
彟yuēWu Shihuo (7th century), father of Tang empress Wu Zetian 武則天|武则天彠
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Compound Meaning

What does 彟 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 彟

No, 彟 is quite rare and is mostly found in historical texts or specific phrases.

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