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朐 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
朐qúwarmg, 9 strokes, radical 月
朐qúsurname Quunknown, 9 strokes, radical 月
qú(Qu2) T2
  1. 1warm
Also a Chinese surname, Qu — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

朐qú(Qu2)

The character 朐 (qú) primarily refers to a warm feeling, often associated with comfort and coziness. It can also represent the surname Qu, which is less commonly used. This character is not frequently encountered in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in specific contexts or names.

Strokes9Radical月
Cultural Note

The surname Qu (朐) connects to the tradition of naming in Chinese culture, where names often carry deep meanings or historical significance. This character might appear in poetry or literature, symbolizing warmth in familial relationships or nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 朐 as a 'cozy nook' (the shape of the character suggests a warm, inviting space) where one feels warm and safe. The radical 木 (wood) represents warmth and nature, while the phonetic component suggests 'qu', reminding you of 'cue' for comfort.

Meanings of 朐

qú(Qu2)
1warm
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About 朐

朐Simplified
9Strokes
月Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 朐

Usage Notes

Since 朐 is not commonly used in modern Mandarin, it may be found mostly in literary texts or as part of names. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It's important to practice the correct tone, as mispronouncing 'qú' could lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 朐 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, students at higher levels should focus on recognizing it in names or classical texts. Understanding its usage can enhance comprehension of literary works, especially those that evoke feelings of warmth and nature.

Common Mistakes

Learners might incorrectly use 朐 in place of more common words for warmth, such as 暖 (nuǎn). It's essential to use 朐 specifically in the right contexts, particularly when referring to names or literary references.

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Pronunciation of 朐

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Etymology of 朐

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

moon

Semantic (meaning)月
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Phonetic (sound)句
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Case file: 朐

  1. 1The meaning half月 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half句 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymoon
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 朐?

Decomposition of 朐

IDS Structure⿰月句
朐Full Character
=
月yue4
left
句gou1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 朐?

How to say warm in Chinese

“warm” in Chinese is朐qú

The character 朐 (qú) primarily refers to a warm feeling, often associated with comfort and coziness. It can also represent the surname Qu, which is less commonly used. This character is not frequently encountered in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in specific contexts or names.

When to use 朐

Since 朐 is not commonly used in modern Mandarin, it may be found mostly in literary texts or as part of names. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It's important to practice the correct tone, as mispronouncing 'qú' could lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners might incorrectly use 朐 in place of more common words for warmth, such as 暖 (nuǎn). It's essential to use 朐 specifically in the right contexts, particularly when referring to names or literary references.

Write 朐

朐

Practice writing 朐 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 朐

Words Containing This Character3
朐qúsurname Qu
临朐Linqu County in Weifang 濰坊|潍坊[Wéi​fāng], Shandong臨朐
临朐县Linqu County in Weifang 濰坊|潍坊[Wéi​fāng], Shandong臨朐縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 朐 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 朐

朐 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but it can denote a warm feeling or be recognized as a surname.

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