蝴
interrogative pronoun; ancient northern tribes; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplespronoun
why; what; where; how
literaryUsed in classical or formal modern Chinese to form questions.
Why not return home?
The fields and gardens are about to be overgrown, why not return?
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What is this thing doing here?
How is it like heaven? How is it like a god?
I don't know the reason, how can I tell him?
noun
the Hu people; ancient northern non-Han ethnic groups
archaicHistorically refers to various nomadic tribes north and west of China.
The Hu people were skilled in horseback riding and archery.
Adopting Hu clothing and mounted archery was a reform measure of King Wuling of Zhao.
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The pipa lute originally came from the Hu regions.
The steed from the north longs for the north wind, the bird from Yue nests on the southern branch.
He is a descendant of the Hu people.
noun
surname Hu
neutralA common Chinese surname.
This is my colleague, Mr. Hu.
Hu Jintao is a former President of China.
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My surname is Hu, the Hu written with 'ancient' and 'moon'.
Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam.
There have been many famous people with the surname Hu throughout history.