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榷quèfootbridge; levy, toll; monopolyg, 14 strokes, radical 木
què(que4)que T4
  1. 1footbridge; levy, toll; monopoly
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March 24, 2026

榷què(que4)

The character 榷 (què) primarily refers to the concepts of a toll or levy, particularly in the context of taxation or trade. It can also imply a monopoly, where one entity has exclusive control over a particular market or commodity, suggesting economic dominance or restriction in commerce.

Strokes14Radical木
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese commerce, tolls and levies were critical in regulating trade routes and markets, which often led to monopolistic practices in certain regions, shaping early economic policies.

Memory tip

Imagine a toll booth (the footbridge) where you must stop and pay to cross. The character 榷 features the radical for wood (木), representing the structure of the toll booth, and the phonetic element que (却), which sounds like 'check'—as in checking your toll before crossing.

Meanings of 榷

què(que4)
1footbridge; levy, toll; monopoly
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榷Simplified
14Strokes
木Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

榷 is typically used in formal contexts, especially in economic discussions. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, as it is less common in everyday conversation. Common collocations include terms related to trade or taxation.

HSK Study Tips

While 榷 is not included in the HSK curriculum, it connects with economic vocabulary that learners might encounter in advanced studies. Students should focus on the contexts where this word appears, particularly in business and trade discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 榷 with similar characters due to pronunciation. For example, using 'què' interchangeably with 'què' (却), which means 'but' or 'however', can lead to misunderstandings. Always ensure you are using the correct context.

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Etymology of 榷

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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wood

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)隺
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Origin

榷 = 木 + 隺. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 榷

IDS Structure⿰木隺
榷Full character
=
木Mu4
left
隺hu2
right
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How to say footbridge; levy, toll; monopoly in Chinese

“footbridge; levy, toll; monopoly” in Chinese is榷què

The character 榷 (què) primarily refers to the concepts of a toll or levy, particularly in the context of taxation or trade. It can also imply a monopoly, where one entity has exclusive control over a particular market or commodity, suggesting economic dominance or restriction in commerce.

When to use 榷

榷 is typically used in formal contexts, especially in economic discussions. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, as it is less common in everyday conversation. Common collocations include terms related to trade or taxation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 榷 with similar characters due to pronunciation. For example, using 'què' interchangeably with 'què' (却), which means 'but' or 'however', can lead to misunderstandings. Always ensure you are using the correct context.

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Word Family of 榷

Words containing this character2
商榷to discuss
榷quèfootbridge
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Frequently Asked Questions about 榷

榷 is mostly used in formal discussions regarding economics, trade, and taxation.

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