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虘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
虘cuóstripes, spots, blotcheszg, 11 strokes, radical 虍
cuó(cuo2) T2
  1. 1stripes, spots, blotches
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March 24, 2026

虘cuó(cuo2)

The character 虘 (cuó) refers to patterns such as stripes, spots, or blotches often found in nature or on animals. It's commonly used in contexts related to descriptions of textures, designs, or appearances, particularly in fashion, art, and nature.

Strokes11Radical虍
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, patterns like stripes or spots can symbolize various traits; for example, tiger stripes often signify strength and bravery, reflecting the animal's status in folklore and mythology.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tiger with its stripes vividly painted in colors, each stripe a cuó. The character 虘 has a '虫' (insect) radical, hinting at nature, and the '夸' part suggests something exaggerated or striking, just like bold stripes.

Meanings of 虘

cuó(cuo2)
1stripes, spots, blotches
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About 虘

虘Simplified
11Strokes
虍Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 虘

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a tiger with its stripes vividly painted in colors, each stripe a cuó. The character 虘 has a '虫' (insect) radical, hinting at nature, and the '夸' part suggests something exaggerated or striking, just like bold stripes.

Usage Notes

This character is typically used in descriptive contexts and may not be familiar to all speakers, which can lead to misunderstandings. It’s mostly informal and is often used with nouns that describe patterns, such as clothing or animal fur.

HSK Study Tips

While 虘 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other descriptive words related to appearance, such as 纹 (wén, pattern) and 花 (huā, flower). Focus on recognizing patterns in animals or textiles to strengthen your vocabulary.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, patterns like stripes or spots can symbolize various traits; for example, tiger stripes often signify strength and bravery, reflecting the animal's status in folklore and mythology.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 虘 with similar characters like 纹 (wén, pattern) due to their visual likeness. Remember that 虘 specifically refers to stripes or spots, not just any pattern.

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Etymology of 虘

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

tiger

Semantic (meaning)虍
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Phonetic (sound)且
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 虘?

Decomposition of 虘

IDS Structure⿸虍且
虘Full Character
=
虍hu1
enclosing
且qie3
inner
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Cultural Notes for 虘

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, patterns like stripes or spots can symbolize various traits; for example, tiger stripes often signify strength and bravery, reflecting the animal's status in folklore and mythology.

Frequently Asked Questions about 虘

You might encounter phrases like 虘纹 (cuó wén, striped pattern) in fashion or art contexts.

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