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March 24, 2026
僦jiù(jiu4)
The character 僦 (jiù) means 'to hire' or 'to rent'. It is often used in contexts involving the leasing of property or hiring services, such as renting an apartment or hiring a vehicle. This term carries a formal tone and is commonly encountered in legal or contractual settings.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of renting was often closely tied to family and community arrangements, where property ownership and rental agreements were made based on personal relationships and trust.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person (the character's radical resembles a person standing) who is 'hiring' a vehicle. Picture them excitedly pointing at a 'vehicle' (the bottom part of the character) that they want to rent. The sound 'jiù' can remind you of 'juiced up', as in being ready to hire something cool!
Meanings of 僦
jiù(jiu4)
1to hire; to rent
2hire
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person (the character's radical resembles a person standing) who is 'hiring' a vehicle. Picture them excitedly pointing at a 'vehicle' (the bottom part of the character) that they want to rent. The sound 'jiù' can remind you of 'juiced up', as in being ready to hire something cool!
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (fourth tone). This character is more formal than its synonyms, such as 租 (zū), which also means 'to rent'. Common collocations include '租赁' (zūlìnɡ) for leasing and '出租' (chūzū) for renting out.
HSK Study Tips
Though 僦 is not included in the HSK levels, it is useful to connect it with other rental-related vocabulary like 租 (zū) and 出租 (chūzū), which are more commonly used. Focus on understanding the contexts in which different terms for hiring or renting are used.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of renting was often closely tied to family and community arrangements, where property ownership and rental agreements were made based on personal relationships and trust.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 僦 (jiù) with 租 (zū), thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我想僦车' (Wǒ xiǎng jiù chē) is incorrect; the correct term for 'I want to rent a car' is '我想租车' (Wǒ xiǎng zū chē).
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Cultural Notes for 僦
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In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of renting was often closely tied to family and community arrangements, where property ownership and rental agreements were made based on personal relationships and trust.
Word Family of 僦
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僦jiùhire
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Frequently Asked Questions about 僦
Yes, 僦 can refer to hiring services, vehicles, or properties, but it is more formal than other terms.
No, 僦 is more commonly found in written texts or formal contexts rather than in casual conversations.
While both mean 'to rent', 僦 is more formal and often used in legal contexts, whereas 租 is more commonly used in everyday speech.
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