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丵 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
丵zhuóthick (grass)x, 10 strokes, radical 丨
丵zhuóthick grassunknown, 10 strokes, radical 丨
丵zhuó"bush" component in Chinese charactersunknown, 10 strokes, radical 丨
zhuó(zhuo2)zhuo T2
  1. 1thick (grass)
  2. 2thick grass
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March 24, 2026

丵zhuó(zhuo2)

The character 丵 (zhuó) refers to thick grass or a bushy area, often used as a component in other Chinese characters to convey the idea of vegetation or density. It is not commonly used as a standalone word but can be found in compound characters related to nature or plant life.

Strokes10Radical丨
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese gardening and poetry, thick grass or bushes symbolize abundance and natural beauty, often celebrated in classical literature and art as a sign of prosperity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a thick bush where the character 丵 resembles two large tufts of grass standing together. The pronunciation 'zhuó' can be remembered by picturing a 'jaw' (sounds like 'zhuó') chomping on the lush greenery of the bush.

Meanings of 丵

zhuó(zhuo2)
1thick (grass)
2thick grass
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About 丵

丵Simplified
10Strokes
丨Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 丵 in compound characters, ensure you understand the additional meanings it may convey. This character is more formal and literary, so it may not be frequently used in casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While 丵 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it connects to other nature-related words that might appear in HSK levels. Focus on recognizing its role as a component in characters like 草 (cǎo, grass) to enhance your understanding of related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 丵 with similar characters like 毛 (máo, hair) due to their appearance. Remember that 丵 relates specifically to thick grass or bushy areas, while 毛 refers to hair or fur.

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Etymology of 丵

Decomposition of 丵

IDS Structure⿱业⿱丷干
丵Full Character
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业Ye4
top
丷ha5
top
干gan1
bottom
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How to say thick (grass) in Chinese

“thick (grass)” in Chinese is丵zhuó

The character 丵 (zhuó) refers to thick grass or a bushy area, often used as a component in other Chinese characters to convey the idea of vegetation or density. It is not commonly used as a standalone word but can be found in compound characters related to nature or plant life.

When to use 丵

When using 丵 in compound characters, ensure you understand the additional meanings it may convey. This character is more formal and literary, so it may not be frequently used in casual conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 丵 with similar characters like 毛 (máo, hair) due to their appearance. Remember that 丵 relates specifically to thick grass or bushy areas, while 毛 refers to hair or fur.

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Word Family of 丵

Words Containing This Character1
丵zhuóthick grass

Frequently Asked Questions about 丵

No, 丵 is rarely used on its own in conversation and primarily serves as a component in other characters.

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