扈 (hù) - Hù — a surname & to follow

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hù ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

扈 · hù

Hù — a surname;

to follow;

retinue;

to escort;

also refers to the ancient state of Hu.

Hù — a surnameto followretinue

Usage highlights

Hu surnameretinue/escortstate of HuHu clanHu familyHu county

Synonyms

  • 从— to follow, accompany
  • 随— to follow, accompany
  • 护— to protect, escort

Antonyms

  • 离— to leave, depart
  • 叛— to betray, rebel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Hu (他姓扈).
  • The emperor was escorted by attendants (扈从).
  • Ancient state of Hu existed during the Xia dynasty (扈国).
  • The Hu clan has a long history (扈氏家族).

Collocations

  • Hu surname(扈姓)
  • retinue/escort(扈从)
  • state of Hu(扈国)
  • Hu clan(扈氏)
  • Hu family(扈家)
  • Hu county(扈邑)

Idioms

  • Follow and escort(扈从随行)
  • Hu's arrogance(扈气凌人)
  • Escort the imperial carriage(扈驾随行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the ancient state of Hu during the Xia dynasty.
  • Later became a surname derived from the state name.
  • Historically associated with escorting and retinue duties for nobility.
  • The character appears in historical records including the Bamboo Annals.

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