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倬 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
倬zhuōnoticeable, large; distinct, clearg, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #80689, Very Hard
倬zhuōTaiwan pr. [zhuo2]unknown, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #80689, Very Hard
zhuō(zhuo1) T1
  1. 1noticeable, large; distinct, clear
  2. 2Taiwan pr. [zhuo2]
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March 24, 2026

倬zhuō(zhuo1)

The character 倬 (zhuō) conveys the meanings of being noticeable, distinct, or large. It is often used to describe something that stands out clearly or is easily recognized. In literature and formal contexts, it can also imply a certain grandeur or significance.

Strokes10Radical亻Frequency#80689DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In classical Chinese poetry, 倬 is often used to evoke imagery of vastness and clarity, reflecting the beauty of nature and the importance of distinct characteristics in art and literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, noticeable 'zoo' (sounds like zhuō) where every animal has a distinct feature. Visualize each animal’s uniqueness making it stand out in the crowd, just like the character 倬 emphasizes clarity and distinction.

Meanings of 倬

zhuō(zhuo1)
1noticeable, large; distinct, clear
2Taiwan pr. [zhuo2]
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About 倬

倬Simplified
10Strokes
亻Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 倬

Quick Contrast

卓 (zhuó) - use 倬 when emphasizing distinctiveness or clarity, while 卓 focuses more on excellence or superiority.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the pronunciation; it can be confused with similar sounds. 倬 is more formal and is often found in written texts or speeches rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases like '倬然' (distinctly) or '倬大' (large).

HSK Study Tips

Although 倬 is not part of the official HSK levels, it relates to HSK 5 vocabulary where learners encounter more sophisticated and descriptive terms. Focus on recognizing how 倬 can enhance descriptions in writing and speech.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 倬 (zhuō) with 卓 (zhuó), which means 'outstanding'. For example, saying '这道菜很卓' (This dish is very outstanding) is incorrect; it should be '这道菜很倬' to convey clarity.

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Etymology of 倬

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)卓
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Origin

倬 = 亻 + 卓. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 倬

IDS Structure⿰亻卓
倬Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
卓Zhuo2
right
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Parts

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How to say noticeable, large; distinct, clear in Chinese

“noticeable, large; distinct, clear” in Chinese is倬zhuō

The character 倬 (zhuō) conveys the meanings of being noticeable, distinct, or large. It is often used to describe something that stands out clearly or is easily recognized. In literature and formal contexts, it can also imply a certain grandeur or significance.

When to use 倬

Be cautious with the pronunciation; it can be confused with similar sounds. 倬 is more formal and is often found in written texts or speeches rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases like '倬然' (distinctly) or '倬大' (large).

倬 or something close to it

卓 (zhuó) - use 倬 when emphasizing distinctiveness or clarity, while 卓 focuses more on excellence or superiority.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 倬 (zhuō) with 卓 (zhuó), which means 'outstanding'. For example, saying '这道菜很卓' (This dish is very outstanding) is incorrect; it should be '这道菜很倬' to convey clarity.

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Word Family of 倬

Words Containing This Character1
倬zhuōlarge

Frequently Asked Questions about 倬

It is pronounced as 'zhuō' with a first tone, meaning it should sound high and level.

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