蒦 (huò) - Huò — a measure & a standard

蒦Tone 4

huò ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

蒦 · huò

Huò — a measure;

a standard;

to measure;

to estimate;

also used in ancient texts for certain place names.

Huò — a measurea standardto measure

Usage highlights

To measureStandardAncient place nameTo estimateRule or law

Synonyms

  • 度— to measure; degree
  • 量— to measure; quantity
  • 准— standard; criterion

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • To measure or estimate (蒦度).
  • A standard or criterion (准蒦).
  • An ancient place name (蒦城).
  • Used in classical texts for measurement.

Collocations

  • To measure(蒦度)
  • Standard(准蒦)
  • Ancient place name(蒦城)
  • To estimate(蒦量)
  • Rule or law(法蒦)

Idioms

  • To establish a standard(立蒦为准)
  • To measure and plan(蒦划)
  • Ancient standard(古之蒦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a term for measurement or standard.
  • Used historically in place names and administrative terms.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars and classical literature enthusiasts.

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