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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
叕zhuóto connectzg, 8 strokes, radical 又
叕zhuóto join togetherunknown, 8 strokes, radical 又
叕zhuóto lackunknown, 8 strokes, radical 又
叕zhuónarrow and shallowunknown, 8 strokes, radical 又
zhuó(zhuo2)zhuo T2
  1. 1to connect
  2. 2to join together
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March 24, 2026

叕zhuó(zhuo2)

The character 叕 (zhuó) primarily means to connect or join together. It can also convey the sense of lacking something or describe something as narrow and shallow, making it versatile in various contexts, especially in literary or formal language.

Strokes8Radical又
Cultural note

In ancient Chinese literature, the concept of connection often reflects social harmony and relationships; thus, 叕 embodies these themes of unity and connection in various literary works.

Memory tip

Imagine two people reaching out to each other to connect hands, representing the joining together aspect of 叕. The character itself has a double structure, suggesting a duality in connection, while the 'zhuó' sound can remind you of 'jogging together' as a metaphor for connection.

Meanings of 叕

zhuó(zhuo2)
1to connect
2to join together
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About 叕

叕Simplified
8Strokes
又Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is relatively formal and may not be frequently used in casual conversations. Be cautious of its nuanced meanings when using it in writing, as it may convey different connotations depending on context. Common collocations include phrases related to connection or relationships.

HSK Study Tips

Although 叕 is not currently part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be linked to other characters related to connection like 接 (jiē) and 连接 (liánjiē), which are more commonly used at HSK levels 3 and 4. Focus on understanding its meanings in literary contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 叕 with similar characters like 连接 (liánjiē), leading to sentences like '我们需要连接' (Wǒmen xūyào liánjiē), which is less formal. Instead, use 叕 for a more literary context.

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Etymology of 叕

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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Many hooks 又 forming a net

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Origin

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Decomposition of 叕

IDS Structure⿱⿰又又⿰又又
叕Full character
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又you4
left
又you4
right
又you4
left
又you4
right
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Parts

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How to say to connect in Chinese

“to connect” in Chinese is叕zhuó

The character 叕 (zhuó) primarily means to connect or join together. It can also convey the sense of lacking something or describe something as narrow and shallow, making it versatile in various contexts, especially in literary or formal language.

When to use 叕

This character is relatively formal and may not be frequently used in casual conversations. Be cautious of its nuanced meanings when using it in writing, as it may convey different connotations depending on context. Common collocations include phrases related to connection or relationships.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 叕 with similar characters like 连接 (liánjiē), leading to sentences like '我们需要连接' (Wǒmen xūyào liánjiē), which is less formal. Instead, use 叕 for a more literary context.

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Word Family of 叕

Words containing this character1
叕zhuóto lack

Frequently asked questions about 叕

You might say, '我们需要叕在一起' (Wǒmen xūyào zhuó zài yīqǐ), meaning 'We need to connect together.'

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