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毹 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
毹shūblanket, rugx, 13 strokes, radical 毛
shū(shu1) T1
  1. 1blanket, rug
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March 24, 2026

毹shū(shu1)

The character 毹 (shū) refers to a type of textile, primarily a blanket or rug. It is commonly used in contexts involving home decor, traditional bedding, or floor coverings, conveying a sense of warmth and comfort.

Strokes13Radical毛
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, textiles such as 毹 are significant in home life, often associated with hospitality and comfort. They are essential in creating a warm environment for family gatherings.

Memory Tip

Think of 毹 as a 'shoo' to your cold feet! The character looks like a cozy blanket wrapped around something, reminding you of how it covers you for warmth.

Meanings of 毹

shū(shu1)
1blanket, rug
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About 毹

毹Simplified
13Strokes
毛Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 毹 with other similar characters related to textiles. It is used in informal contexts and may not appear in formal writing. Common collocations include 毹子 (shūzi) meaning 'rug' or 'mat'.

HSK Study Tips

Although 毹 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is relevant for learners interested in home-related vocabulary. Focus on related words like 席 (xí) for mat and 布 (bù) for cloth to expand your understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 毹 with 席 (xí), leading to incorrect usage when referring to rugs. Remember, 毹 specifically denotes blankets and is less formal than 席.

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Pronunciation of 毹

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Etymology of 毹

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

fur

Semantic (meaning)毛
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Phonetic (sound)俞
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Case file: 毹

  1. 1The meaning half毛 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half俞 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfur
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 毹?

Decomposition of 毹

IDS Structure⿰俞毛
毹Full Character
=
俞shu4
left
毛Mao2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 毹?

How to say blanket, rug in Chinese

“blanket, rug” in Chinese is毹shū

The character 毹 (shū) refers to a type of textile, primarily a blanket or rug. It is commonly used in contexts involving home decor, traditional bedding, or floor coverings, conveying a sense of warmth and comfort.

When to use 毹

Be careful not to confuse 毹 with other similar characters related to textiles. It is used in informal contexts and may not appear in formal writing. Common collocations include 毹子 (shūzi) meaning 'rug' or 'mat'.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 毹 with 席 (xí), leading to incorrect usage when referring to rugs. Remember, 毹 specifically denotes blankets and is less formal than 席.

Write 毹

毹

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

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Word Family of 毹

Words Containing This Character1
毹shūrug
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Compound Meaning

What does 毹 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 毹

It is not frequently used in daily conversation compared to more common terms for textiles.

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