unknown, 12 strokes, radical 厂, rank #51434, Very Hard
厥
jué
to lose consciousness
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 厂, rank #51434, Very Hard
厥
jué
his
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 厂, rank #51434, Very Hard
厥
jué
her
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 厂, rank #51434, Very Hard
厥
jué
its
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 厂, rank #51434, Very Hard
厥
jué
their
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 厂, rank #51434, Very Hard
jué(jue2) T2
1personal pronoun; he, she, it
2to faint
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March 24, 2026
厥jué(jue2)
The character 厥 (jué) is a personal pronoun that translates to 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'their' in English, often used in formal contexts. It can also mean 'to faint' or 'to lose consciousness', highlighting a physical state of unawareness. It is less commonly used in modern spoken Chinese, primarily appearing in literary texts or formal writings.
Strokes12Radical厂Frequency#51434DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In classical Chinese literature, 厥 is often used to convey a sense of respect or formality when referring to individuals, reflecting the hierarchical nature of Chinese society. Its usage is indicative of the cultural emphasis on social roles and respect.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person (representing 'he' or 'she') fainting while trying to lift a heavy weight. The character 厥 resembles a roof (the top part) over a person, suggesting that they have lost consciousness under the weight of something heavy above them.
Meanings of 厥
jué(jue2)
1personal pronoun; he, she, it
2to faint
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About 厥
厥Simplified
12Strokes
厂Radical
代词dàicípronoun (pron.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 厥
Usage Notes
While 厥 can refer to a person in a formal context, learners often confuse it with more common pronouns like 他 (tā) or 她 (tā). It's typically used in written Chinese rather than spoken. Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a rising tone, which is different from the falling tone of similar characters.
HSK Study Tips
Though 厥 is not part of the standard HSK levels, it connects to the theme of pronouns found in HSK 2 and 3. Students should focus on differentiating between different pronouns and their appropriate contexts, as well as understanding the nuances of formal vs. informal language.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 厥 in spoken contexts where 他 or 她 would be more appropriate. For example, saying 厥去商店了 instead of 他去商店了 (He went to the store) is incorrect; the first person should be used only in formal writing.
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Pronunciation of 厥
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1The sound half欮 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
2On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 厥?
Decomposition of 厥
IDS Structure⿸厂欮
厥Full Character
=
厂chang3
enclosing
欮jue2
inner
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Which of these is a component of 厥?
How to say personal pronoun; he, she, it in Chinese
“personal pronoun; he, she, it” in Chinese is厥jué
The character 厥 (jué) is a personal pronoun that translates to 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'their' in English, often used in formal contexts. It can also mean 'to faint' or 'to lose consciousness', highlighting a physical state of unawareness. It is less commonly used in modern spoken Chinese, primarily appearing in literary texts or formal writings.
When to use 厥
While 厥 can refer to a person in a formal context, learners often confuse it with more common pronouns like 他 (tā) or 她 (tā). It's typically used in written Chinese rather than spoken. Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a rising tone, which is different from the falling tone of similar characters.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 厥 in spoken contexts where 他 or 她 would be more appropriate. For example, saying 厥去商店了 instead of 他去商店了 (He went to the store) is incorrect; the first person should be used only in formal writing.
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厥
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Grammar Patterns of 厥
厥 functions as a pronoun — it stands in for a noun. Use it in the same positions as nouns (subject before verb, object after). Plurals are formed by adding 们 (我们, 他们). It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
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It is suggested that CSI is an effective anticonvulsive drug.
