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彧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
彧yùcultured, refined; polishedHSK 7, zg, 10 strokes, radical 彡, Very Hard
彧yùaccomplishedHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 彡, Very Hard
彧yùelegantHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 彡, Very Hard
yù(yu4)yu T4
  1. 1cultured, refined; polished
  2. 2accomplished
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March 24, 2026

彧yù(yu4)

The character 彧 (yù) conveys a sense of elegance and refinement, often associated with cultured individuals. It describes someone who is polished and accomplished, typically in artistic or intellectual endeavors, making it a term used in literary or formal contexts.

Strokes10Radical彡DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, refinement and elegance are highly valued traits, often associated with scholars and artists during the Confucian era. 彧 reflects the importance of cultured behavior in social interactions and the arts.

Memory Tip

Imagine a graceful figure (彧) standing in a refined setting, dressed elegantly, showcasing their cultured skills. The two 'legs' on the character symbolize grace, while the top part suggests an elevated status, reminding you of the pronunciation 'yù' like 'you' in 'youth'—refined and youthful.

Meanings of 彧

yù(yu4)
1cultured, refined; polished
2accomplished
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About 彧

彧Simplified
10Strokes
彡Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

彧 is generally used in formal writing or discussions about culture and art, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding characters; pay attention to tone, as 彧 has the fourth tone (yù). Common collocations include phrases related to refined behavior or cultured individuals.

HSK Study Tips

彧 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list but is relevant for learners at an advanced level interested in literary Chinese. Focus on extending your vocabulary related to culture and refinement, as these themes often appear in higher-level texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 彧 with similar characters such as 御 (yù), which means 'to ride' or 'imperial'. Ensure you distinguish between the meanings and pronunciations to avoid using them interchangeably.

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Etymology of 彧

Decomposition of 彧

IDS Structure⿻或彡
彧Full Character
=
或huo4
outer
彡shan1
inner
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How to say cultured, refined; polished in Chinese

“cultured, refined; polished” in Chinese is彧yù

The character 彧 (yù) conveys a sense of elegance and refinement, often associated with cultured individuals. It describes someone who is polished and accomplished, typically in artistic or intellectual endeavors, making it a term used in literary or formal contexts.

When to use 彧

彧 is generally used in formal writing or discussions about culture and art, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding characters; pay attention to tone, as 彧 has the fourth tone (yù). Common collocations include phrases related to refined behavior or cultured individuals.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 彧 with similar characters such as 御 (yù), which means 'to ride' or 'imperial'. Ensure you distinguish between the meanings and pronunciations to avoid using them interchangeably.

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Word Family of 彧

Words Containing This Character1
彧yùelegant

Frequently Asked Questions about 彧

Synonyms include cultured (有文化的 yǒu wénhuà de) and refined (精致的 jīngzhì de).

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