How to Write 軃 (duǒ) — Meaning “to hang down; to droop”

Imagine a person (身) with a flower (朵 means "flower bud") hanging down from their hand. The flower is so heavy that it droops — that action is 軃. This visual links the left side (body) and right side (drooping flower) to the meaning of hanging down.

The left radical 身 is tall and narrow — make sure the vertical stroke is straight and does not tilt. The right part 朵 has a short top stroke and a wider bottom; keep it balanced so the whole character does not look lopsided. A common mistake is writing the radical 身 too wide, which squeezes the right component.

Common phrases include 軃下 (duǒ xià) meaning "to drop down" or "to hang down," and 軃袖 (duǒ xiù) meaning "to let the sleeves hang down." These are used to describe loose clothing or relaxed posture, for example, someone letting their sleeves droop while standing.

軃 is not a common character in modern standard Chinese; it is mostly found in classical literature or regional dialects. In some contexts, it describes drooping leaves, hanging fabric, or a relaxed, sagging posture. Because it is rare, you may encounter it in old poetry or historical texts rather than daily conversation.

Common words containing 軃 include: 軃下 (duǒ xià) — to drop down; to hang down; 軃袖 (duǒ xiù) — to let the sleeves hang down; 軃着 (duǒ zhe) — hanging down; drooping.