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桷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
桷juérafter; Malus toringog, 11 strokes, radical 木
jué(jue2) T2
  1. 1rafter; Malus toringo
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March 24, 2026

桷jué(jue2)

The character 桷 (jué) primarily refers to a rafter, which is a structural component used in building roofs. It can also denote the Malus toringo, a type of wild apple tree native to China. This term is often encountered in architectural contexts or discussions about traditional Chinese buildings.

Strokes11Radical木
Cultural Note

The use of rafters in traditional Chinese architecture reflects the importance of structural integrity and aesthetics in Chinese building design. Understanding this character can deepen appreciation for historical structures like temples and pagodas.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tree (木) that supports the roof (宀) of a house, forming the shape of a rafter. The 'jué' sounds like 'jewelry', which you could imagine being placed under a beautiful roof supported by sturdy rafters.

Meanings of 桷

jué(jue2)
1rafter; Malus toringo
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About 桷

桷Simplified
11Strokes
木Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 桷

Usage Notes

This term is more commonly used in technical and architectural discussions, so it is less likely to be encountered in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other similar-sounding terms. It is generally formal in register.

HSK Study Tips

While 桷 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be beneficial for students interested in architecture or botany. Focus on associating this character with related terms in these fields to enhance vocabulary retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 桷 with similar characters like 检 (jiǎn, to inspect) due to the similar radical structure. Remember that 桷 specifically relates to rafters and building contexts, while 检 pertains to inspection.

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Etymology of 桷

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

tree

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)角
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Case file: 桷

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half角 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaytree
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 桷?

Decomposition of 桷

IDS Structure⿰木角
桷Full Character
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木Mu4
left
角jiao3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 桷?

How to say rafter; Malus toringo in Chinese

“rafter; Malus toringo” in Chinese is桷jué

The character 桷 (jué) primarily refers to a rafter, which is a structural component used in building roofs. It can also denote the Malus toringo, a type of wild apple tree native to China. This term is often encountered in architectural contexts or discussions about traditional Chinese buildings.

When to use 桷

This term is more commonly used in technical and architectural discussions, so it is less likely to be encountered in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other similar-sounding terms. It is generally formal in register.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 桷 with similar characters like 检 (jiǎn, to inspect) due to the similar radical structure. Remember that 桷 specifically relates to rafters and building contexts, while 检 pertains to inspection.

Write 桷

桷

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Word Family of 桷

Words Containing This Character1
桷juérafter
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Compound Meaning

What does 桷 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 桷

The pinyin for 桷 is 'jué', with a rising tone, similar to the English word 'jew' but with a sharper ending.

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