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绂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
绂fúa cord or ribbon used to hang ornamentsg, 8 strokes, radical 纟
绂fúribbon for a sealunknown, 8 strokes, radical 纟
绂fúsashunknown, 8 strokes, radical 纟
fú(fu2) T2
  1. 1a cord or ribbon used to hang ornaments
  2. 2ribbon for a seal
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March 24, 2026

绂(紱)fú(fu2)

The character 绂 (fú) refers to a cord or ribbon, often used for hanging ornaments or as a decorative sash. It carries connotations of elegance and is frequently associated with seals and traditional ceremonial attire. In modern contexts, it might be seen in discussions about textiles or traditional crafts.

Strokes8Radical纟
Cultural Note

绂 has historical significance in Chinese culture, particularly in traditional ceremonies where decorative sashes and cords were used to signify status and elegance. It often appears in art and literature depicting formal occasions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a graceful ribbon (绂) hanging from a beautiful ornament. The top part of the character resembles a flowing ribbon, while the bottom gives a sense of support, like how a cord holds something in place. Visualize this cord as being vibrant and colorful to help remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 绂

fú(fu2)
1a cord or ribbon used to hang ornaments
2ribbon for a seal
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About 绂

绂Simplified
紱Traditional
8Strokes
纟Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 绂 (fú) with similar-sounding characters like 伏 (fú), which means 'to lie down'. This character is more commonly used in formal or literary contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common phrases include '绂带' (fú dài), meaning 'ribbon'.

HSK Study Tips

While 绂 is not included in the HSK lists, it connects to other characters related to textiles and fashion, such as 带 (dài, belt) or 布 (bù, cloth). Focus on recognizing its form and usage in written texts to enhance vocabulary related to cultural attire.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 绂 (fú) with similar characters like 绣 (xiù, embroidery). For example, using 绣 when referring to a cord is incorrect; you should use 绂 instead.

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Etymology of 绂

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A thread 纟 on which ornaments are hung 犮

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Case file: 绂

  1. 1The giveawayA thread 纟 on which ornaments are hung 犮
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 绂?

Decomposition of 绂

IDS Structure⿰纟犮
绂Full Character
=
纟si1
left
犮ba2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 绂?

How to say a cord or ribbon used to hang ornaments in Chinese

“a cord or ribbon used to hang ornaments” in Chinese is绂fú

The character 绂 (fú) refers to a cord or ribbon, often used for hanging ornaments or as a decorative sash. It carries connotations of elegance and is frequently associated with seals and traditional ceremonial attire. In modern contexts, it might be seen in discussions about textiles or traditional crafts.

When to use 绂

Be careful not to confuse 绂 (fú) with similar-sounding characters like 伏 (fú), which means 'to lie down'. This character is more commonly used in formal or literary contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common phrases include '绂带' (fú dài), meaning 'ribbon'.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 绂 (fú) with similar characters like 绣 (xiù, embroidery). For example, using 绣 when referring to a cord is incorrect; you should use 绂 instead.

Write 绂

绂

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

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Word Family of 绂

Words Containing This Character1
绂fúsash紱
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Compound Meaning

What does 绂 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 绂

绂 specifically refers to a decorative cord or ribbon, while 带 generally means 'belt' or 'band', often used for support.

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