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矞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
矞yùto bore with an awl; bright, charmingzg, 12 strokes, radical 矛
矞yùgrandunknown, 12 strokes, radical 矛
矞yùelegantunknown, 12 strokes, radical 矛
矞yùpropitiousunknown, 12 strokes, radical 矛
yù(yu4)yu T4
  1. 1to bore with an awl; bright, charming
  2. 2grand
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March 24, 2026

矞yù(yu4)

The character 矞 (yù) refers to the act of boring with an awl, often used in a metaphorical sense to imply precision or refinement. It can also describe something that is bright, charming, grand, elegant, or propitious, indicating a positive or auspicious quality. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation but can be found in literary contexts or formal writings.

Strokes12Radical矛
Cultural note

The character 矞 reflects the appreciation of beauty and craftsmanship in Chinese culture, where elegance and auspiciousness are highly valued in art and design. This is often seen in traditional Chinese architecture and calligraphy.

Memory tip

Imagine a bright, elegant awl shining brightly in the light, symbolizing both its sharpness and the charm it brings to crafting. The character 矞 resembles a bright star (the top part) surrounded by the refined elegance of craftsmanship (the bottom part).

Meanings of 矞

yù(yu4)
1to bore with an awl; bright, charming
2grand
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About 矞

矞Simplified
12Strokes
矛Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 矞 with similar characters due to its complexity. It is more likely to be used in formal writing rather than casual conversation, so be mindful of the context. Common collocations with this character may include phrases related to elegance or auspiciousness.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not part of the official HSK curriculum, but understanding it can expand your vocabulary and appreciation of Chinese literature. Focus on recognizing its components and how it connects to other words related to beauty and elegance at higher levels.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 矞 by applying it in casual conversation, leading to awkwardness in context. For example, using it to describe everyday objects rather than elegant or propitious items is incorrect; instead, it should be reserved for refined contexts.

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Etymology of 矞

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

To bore a hole with an awl 矛

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Origin

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Decomposition of 矞

IDS Structure⿱矛冏
矞Full character
=
矛mao2
top
冏jiong3
bottom
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How to say to bore with an awl; bright, charming in Chinese

“to bore with an awl; bright, charming” in Chinese is矞yù

The character 矞 (yù) refers to the act of boring with an awl, often used in a metaphorical sense to imply precision or refinement. It can also describe something that is bright, charming, grand, elegant, or propitious, indicating a positive or auspicious quality. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation but can be found in literary contexts or formal writings.

When to use 矞

Learners often confuse 矞 with similar characters due to its complexity. It is more likely to be used in formal writing rather than casual conversation, so be mindful of the context. Common collocations with this character may include phrases related to elegance or auspiciousness.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 矞 by applying it in casual conversation, leading to awkwardness in context. For example, using it to describe everyday objects rather than elegant or propitious items is incorrect; instead, it should be reserved for refined contexts.

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Word Family of 矞

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矞yùgrand

Frequently asked questions about 矞

The correct pronunciation is 'yù'.

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