The character 匛 (jiù) is an uncommon character that is not frequently used in modern Mandarin. It can refer to a small box or a container, often associated with storage or carrying. Its usage is largely historical or in specific contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
5 strokes, radical 匚, Very Hard
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March 24, 2026
匛()jiù(jiu4)
The character 匛 (jiù) is an uncommon character that is not frequently used in modern Mandarin. It can refer to a small box or a container, often associated with storage or carrying. Its usage is largely historical or in specific contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Strokes5Radical匚Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
While匛 is not widely recognized in contemporary use, it may appear in historical documents or classical literature, reflecting the importance of storage and organization in traditional Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tiny box (匛) that holds precious items, and think of 'jiù' as 'jewels' kept safe in that box. The shape of the character can remind you of a simple structure that holds something valuable.
About 匛
匛Simplified
Traditional
5Strokes
匚Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a tiny box (匛) that holds precious items, and think of 'jiù' as 'jewels' kept safe in that box. The shape of the character can remind you of a simple structure that holds something valuable.
Usage Notes
Due to its rarity, using 匛 in everyday conversation may confuse listeners; it's more appropriate in literary or historical texts. Be cautious with its pronunciation, as it is easily mixed up with more common words like '久' (jiǔ) meaning 'long time'.
HSK Study Tips
At the HSK level, this character is not included due to its obscurity, but learners can focus on similar characters that are more relevant, like '盒' (hé) for 'box' and '箱' (xiāng) for 'chest'. Understanding the context of less common characters can enhance comprehension of ancient texts.
Cultural Note
While匛 is not widely recognized in contemporary use, it may appear in historical documents or classical literature, reflecting the importance of storage and organization in traditional Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 匛 with more common characters like 盒 (hé) for 'box'. An incorrect example would be saying, '我有一个匛' (Wǒ yǒu yī gè jiù), which sounds awkward; use 盒 instead.
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Cultural Notes for 匛
🏮Cultural insight
While匛 is not widely recognized in contemporary use, it may appear in historical documents or classical literature, reflecting the importance of storage and organization in traditional Chinese culture.
Frequently Asked Questions about 匛
No, 匛 is quite rare and not typically used in everyday Mandarin.
It represents a small box or container, but its use is mainly historical.
