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雐 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
a kind of birdx, 14 strokes, radical 虍, Very Hard
(hu1) T1
  1. 1a kind of bird
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March 24, 2026
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The character 雐 (hū) refers to a specific type of bird. It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and may appear in historical texts or specific literary contexts, often associated with auspiciousness or traditional symbolism.

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, birds often symbolize freedom and auspiciousness. The 雐 may be associated with folklore or poetry that celebrates nature and good fortune.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bird (the shape of 雐) that makes a sound like 'hū'—a joyful call that brings good luck. Picture this bird perched on a branch, its feathers glistening in the sunlight, symbolizing happiness and fortune.

Meanings of 雐

(hu1)
1a kind of bird
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About 雐

Simplified
Traditional
14Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 雐

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a bird (the shape of 雐) that makes a sound like 'hū'—a joyful call that brings good luck. Picture this bird perched on a branch, its feathers glistening in the sunlight, symbolizing happiness and fortune.

Usage Notes

雐 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is not commonly found in contemporary writing. Learners should be cautious about using it in formal contexts, as it may come off as archaic or overly poetic. It is important to distinguish it from more commonly used bird-related terms.

HSK Study Tips

Although 雐 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, its recognition can enhance understanding of classical literature. Students should focus on the character's components and its historical significance rather than usage in modern contexts.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, birds often symbolize freedom and auspiciousness. The 雐 may be associated with folklore or poetry that celebrates nature and good fortune.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 雐 with more common bird characters like 鸟 (niǎo), mistakenly using it in casual speech. For example, saying '我看到一个雐' (I saw a 雐) instead of using 鸟 would be incorrect in most contexts.

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Pronunciation of 雐

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Etymology of 雐

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

bird

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 雐?

Decomposition of 雐

IDS Structure⿸虍隹
Full Character
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hu1
enclosing
zhui1
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 雐?

Write 雐

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Cultural Notes for 雐

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, birds often symbolize freedom and auspiciousness. The 雐 may be associated with folklore or poetry that celebrates nature and good fortune.

Frequently Asked Questions about 雐

No, 雐 is rarely used in modern Mandarin and is more often found in classical texts.