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琚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
琚jūgirdle ornamentsnr, 12 strokes, radical 王
琚jūornamental gems for beltunknown, 12 strokes, radical 王
jū(ju1) T1
  1. 1girdle ornaments
  2. 2ornamental gems for belt
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March 24, 2026

琚jū(ju1)

The character 琚 (jū) refers to ornamental gems or girdle ornaments that are often used to decorate belts or sashes. These decorative items are traditionally valued for their beauty and craftsmanship, and they play a role in the adornment of clothing in Chinese culture, especially in historical contexts.

Strokes12Radical王
Cultural Note

In ancient China, ornate belts decorated with gems like those described by 琚 were symbols of status and wealth, often worn by nobility during significant ceremonies, reflecting the cultural importance of adornment in social hierarchy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful belt adorned with sparkling gems that catch the light. The character 琚 looks like a 'jewelry belt' in your mind, with the '玉' (jade) radical representing precious stones, helping you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation 'jū'.

Meanings of 琚

jū(ju1)
1girdle ornaments
2ornamental gems for belt
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About 琚

琚Simplified
12Strokes
王Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 琚

Usage Notes

This term is relatively rare and tends to be used in more formal or literary contexts. It's important not to confuse it with more common words for 'jewelry' or 'ornament'. When using it, ensure your audience understands the context of historical or cultural significance.

HSK Study Tips

Although琚 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of ornamental and decorative terminology in Chinese. Focus on related terms such as '珠宝' (jewelry) and '装饰' (decoration) to build a broader vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 琚 with similar characters that refer to more common types of jewelry, such as '珠' (zhū) for pearls. Remember, 琚 specifically refers to girdle ornaments or ornamental gems, not just any type of jewelry.

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Etymology of 琚

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

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)居
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Case file: 琚

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 琚?

Decomposition of 琚

IDS Structure⿰王居
琚Full Character
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王Wang2
left
居ji1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 琚?

How to say girdle ornaments in Chinese

“girdle ornaments” in Chinese is琚jū

The character 琚 (jū) refers to ornamental gems or girdle ornaments that are often used to decorate belts or sashes. These decorative items are traditionally valued for their beauty and craftsmanship, and they play a role in the adornment of clothing in Chinese culture, especially in historical contexts.

When to use 琚

This term is relatively rare and tends to be used in more formal or literary contexts. It's important not to confuse it with more common words for 'jewelry' or 'ornament'. When using it, ensure your audience understands the context of historical or cultural significance.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 琚 with similar characters that refer to more common types of jewelry, such as '珠' (zhū) for pearls. Remember, 琚 specifically refers to girdle ornaments or ornamental gems, not just any type of jewelry.

Write 琚

琚

Practice writing 琚 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 琚

Words Containing This Character1
琚jūornamental gems for belt
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Compound Meaning

What does 琚 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 琚

No, 琚 is not commonly used in everyday language and is more often found in literary or historical texts.

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