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厩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
厩jiùstable; barnyardn, 11 strokes, radical 厂, rank #36453, Very Hard
厩jiùbarnunknown, 11 strokes, radical 厂, rank #36453, Very Hard
jiù(jiu4) T4
  1. 1stable; barnyard
  2. 2barn
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March 24, 2026

厩(廄)jiù(jiu4)

The character 厩 (jiù) refers to a stable or barn, specifically a structure used for housing animals such as horses or cattle. It is commonly used in rural contexts and can also imply a place of care and maintenance for livestock.

Strokes11Radical厂Frequency#36453DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese agriculture, stables like 厩 were essential for the care of livestock, reflecting the agrarian lifestyle that has been a cornerstone of Chinese society for centuries. The management of these animals was closely tied to economic stability.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large barn (the shape of 厩) where horses are kept. The top part resembles a roof, while the bottom part can be seen as the stable floor. Picture a horse named 'Jiù' that trots around this barn, making it easier to remember both its pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 厩

jiù(jiu4)
1stable; barnyard
2barn
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About 厩

厩Simplified
廄Traditional
11Strokes
厂Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 厩

Usage Notes

When using 厩, it's important to remember that it is more specific to the housing of livestock rather than just any barn or storage. It is typically used in a more formal or literary context rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include '马厩' (horse stable) and '牛厩' (cattle barn).

HSK Study Tips

Although 厩 is not in the official HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other words related to animals and farming, such as '马' (horse) and '牛' (cow). Focus on recognizing how characters related to animals often involve specific structures or environments.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 厩 with 仓 (cāng), which means a general warehouse or storage. Remember that 厩 specifically pertains to animal housing, while 仓 is broader. An incorrect example would be saying '我去仓' (I go to the warehouse) when referring to animals; the correct term would be '我去厩'.

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Pronunciation of 厩

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Etymology of 厩

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

Phonosemantic compound. 厂 represents the meaning and 既 represents the sound. Simplified form of 廄.

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building

Semantic (meaning)厂
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Phonetic (sound)既
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Case file: 厩

Phonosemantic compound. 厂 represents the meaning and 既 represents the sound. Simplified form of 廄.

  1. 1The meaning half厂 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half既 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaybuilding
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 厩?

Decomposition of 厩

IDS Structure⿸厂既
厩Full Character
=
厂chang3
enclosing
既ji4
inner
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Which of these is a component of 厩?

How to say stable; barnyard in Chinese

“stable; barnyard” in Chinese is厩jiù

The character 厩 (jiù) refers to a stable or barn, specifically a structure used for housing animals such as horses or cattle. It is commonly used in rural contexts and can also imply a place of care and maintenance for livestock.

When to use 厩

When using 厩, it's important to remember that it is more specific to the housing of livestock rather than just any barn or storage. It is typically used in a more formal or literary context rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include '马厩' (horse stable) and '牛厩' (cattle barn).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 厩 with 仓 (cāng), which means a general warehouse or storage. Remember that 厩 specifically pertains to animal housing, while 仓 is broader. An incorrect example would be saying '我去仓' (I go to the warehouse) when referring to animals; the correct term would be '我去厩'.

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Grammar Patterns of 厩

厩 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 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

牲畜已经喂好并关进____里了。

The animals had been fed and stabled.

Example Sentences for 厩 (4)

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1
牲畜已经喂好并关进厩里了。

shēng xù yǐ jīng wèi hǎo bìng guān jìn jiù lǐ le。

The animals had been fed and stabled.
2
我用厩肥做我玫瑰的护根.

wǒ yòng jiù féi zuò wǒ méi guī de hù gēn.

I used stable muck as a mulch for my roses.
3
接近马厩时,他勒马缓行,轻拍它的脖颈。

jiē jìn mǎ jiù shí, , tā lè mǎ huǎn, háng , qīng pāi tā de。

As he neared the stable, he slowed the horse and patted it on the neck.
4
他从厩里牵出马来,又唤来了猎狗.

tā cóng jiù lǐ qiān chū mǎ lái, , yòu huàn lái le liè.

He fetched his horse from the stable and called to his hound.

Word Family of 厩

Words Containing This Character2
厩jiùstable廄
马厩stable馬廄
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 厩

While 厩 specifically refers to a stable for livestock, other terms like 仓库 (cāngkù) refer more broadly to storage facilities.

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