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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
椐jūZelkowa acuminatag, 12 strokes, radical 木, rank #98653, Very Hard
jū(ju1) T1
  1. 1Zelkowa acuminata
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March 24, 2026

椐jū(ju1)

The character 椐 (jū) refers to the Zelkowa acuminata, a type of tree native to East Asia. This tree is known for its durable wood and is often used in traditional crafts and construction. It is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation, primarily appearing in botanical or ecological contexts.

Strokes12Radical木Frequency#98653DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, trees like the Zelkowa acuminata are valued for their strength and are often associated with longevity and stability. They may be found in traditional landscapes, symbolizing resilience.

Memory Tip

To remember 椐 (jū), think of a 'jewel' tree (jū sounds like 'jewel') that bears 'acorns' in its branches. The radical 木 (mù), meaning tree, emphasizes its nature as a tree, while the component shows its unique characteristics.

Meanings of 椐

jū(ju1)
1Zelkowa acuminata
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About 椐

椐Simplified
12Strokes
木Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

While 椐 is specific to a certain tree species, learners should be aware that its usage is mainly technical and may not be understood in casual conversations. It is best used in formal or academic contexts related to botany. A common mistake is to confuse it with more common tree names.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on related botanical terms and their usages in academic texts. Connecting it to other characters with the tree radical may help reinforce understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 椐 with similar characters like 森 (sēn), which refers to a forest. Ensure you understand the specific meaning of each character to avoid miscommunication.

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Etymology of 椐

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

tree

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)居
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Case file: 椐

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half居 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaytree
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 椐?

Decomposition of 椐

IDS Structure⿰木居
椐Full Character
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木Mu4
left
居ji1
right
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How to say Zelkowa acuminata in Chinese

“Zelkowa acuminata” in Chinese is椐jū

The character 椐 (jū) refers to the Zelkowa acuminata, a type of tree native to East Asia. This tree is known for its durable wood and is often used in traditional crafts and construction. It is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation, primarily appearing in botanical or ecological contexts.

When to use 椐

While 椐 is specific to a certain tree species, learners should be aware that its usage is mainly technical and may not be understood in casual conversations. It is best used in formal or academic contexts related to botany. A common mistake is to confuse it with more common tree names.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 椐 with similar characters like 森 (sēn), which refers to a forest. Ensure you understand the specific meaning of each character to avoid miscommunication.

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椐

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Word Family of 椐

Words Containing This Character1
椐jūZelkowa acuminata
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Compound Meaning

What does 椐 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 椐

It refers specifically to the Zelkowa acuminata, which is known for its strong wood.

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