() - A Chinese surname & also used in transliteration of foreign names.

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hū | 9 strokes | radical:

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A Chinese surname;

also used in transliteration of foreign names.

A Chinese surnamealso used in transliteration of foreign names.

Usage highlights

Surname HuHu familyHu villageHu gentlemanHu elder
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mr. Hu is a common name (轷先生).
  • Used in transliterated names (轷尔伯特 for a place name).
  • The character appears in some historical texts (古书中的轷字).

Collocations

  • Surname Hu(轷姓)
  • Hu family(轷家)
  • Hu village(轷村)
  • Hu gentleman(轷君)
  • Hu elder(轷老)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as a surname in Chinese culture.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage.
  • Often appears in historical contexts and place name transliterations.

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