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禸 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
禸róurumpx, 5 strokes, radical 禸
禸róutrampleunknown, 5 strokes, radical 禸
róu(rou2)rou T2
  1. 1rump
  2. 2trample
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March 24, 2026

禸róu(rou2)

The character 禸 (róu) refers to the concept of a 'rump' or the act of 'trampling.' It is often used in contexts describing physical actions involving the lower part of the body or the act of stepping heavily on something. This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin, making it more relevant in classical texts or specific dialects.

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Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the idea of tramping or stepping heavily on something can signify disrespect or a lack of care, reflecting the importance of mindfulness in actions. This character might appear in ancient poetry or texts discussing nature or human behavior.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person tripping and landing hard on their backside, causing a 'rump' to press down and perhaps 'trample' the grass beneath. The shape of 禸 resembles a footprint, which can help you remember its connection to tramping or stepping.

Meanings of 禸

róu(rou2)
1rump
2trample
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About 禸

禸Simplified
5Strokes
禸Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is quite rare in everyday conversation, and learners might find it unfamiliar. Be cautious not to confuse it with more commonly used characters like 足 (zú), meaning 'foot.' It is typically used in literary or historical contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Since 禸 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners should focus on related characters that involve actions or body parts, such as 行 (xíng, to walk) or 足 (zú, foot). Understanding the context and usage of less common characters like this can enhance reading comprehension of classical texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 禸 in contexts where more common words for 'foot' or 'step' would be appropriate. For example, saying 禸 to describe walking instead of 行 (xíng) is incorrect.

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Etymology of 禸

Decomposition of 禸

IDS Structure⿻冂厶
禸Full Character
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冂jiong1
outer
厶mou3
inner
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How to say rump in Chinese

“rump” in Chinese is禸róu

The character 禸 (róu) refers to the concept of a 'rump' or the act of 'trampling.' It is often used in contexts describing physical actions involving the lower part of the body or the act of stepping heavily on something. This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin, making it more relevant in classical texts or specific dialects.

When to use 禸

This character is quite rare in everyday conversation, and learners might find it unfamiliar. Be cautious not to confuse it with more commonly used characters like 足 (zú), meaning 'foot.' It is typically used in literary or historical contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 禸 in contexts where more common words for 'foot' or 'step' would be appropriate. For example, saying 禸 to describe walking instead of 行 (xíng) is incorrect.

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Word Family of 禸

Words Containing This Character1
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