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樛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
jiūbent limbs or branches; to hang downx, 15 strokes, radical 木
jiūsurname Jiuunknown, 15 strokes, radical 木
jiū(Jiu1) T1
  1. 1bent limbs or branches; to hang down
Also a Chinese surname, Jiu — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

jiū(Jiu1)

The character 樛 (jiū) refers to bent limbs or branches, often depicting the way branches droop under their own weight. It can also be used as a surname in Chinese culture. This character is commonly used in literary contexts to evoke imagery of nature and the physical characteristics of trees.

Strokes15Radical
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese poetry, imagery of bent branches often symbolizes resilience and beauty in nature. This reflects a cultural appreciation for the natural world and its aesthetic qualities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tree with branches that hang down like arms in a 'yoga pose.' The character 樛 combines the radical for tree (木) with the idea of bending, resembling limbs that are flexible and stretched out.

Meanings of 樛

jiū(Jiu1)
1bent limbs or branches; to hang down
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About 樛

Simplified
15Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 樛

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a tree with branches that hang down like arms in a 'yoga pose.' The character 樛 combines the radical for tree (木) with the idea of bending, resembling limbs that are flexible and stretched out.

Usage Notes

樛 is not frequently used in everyday conversation and is more common in literary or poetic contexts. Learners often confuse it with similar characters. It's important to remember that this character has a more formal or literary register.

HSK Study Tips

As 樛 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, focus on its usage in literature to enhance reading comprehension. It connects with other nature-related vocabulary, helping to build a broader understanding of descriptive language.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese poetry, imagery of bent branches often symbolizes resilience and beauty in nature. This reflects a cultural appreciation for the natural world and its aesthetic qualities.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 樛 with similar characters like 枝 (branch) or 余 (surplus). For example, saying '我喜欢樛的树' (I like the tree of jiū) instead of '我喜欢树枝' (I like the branches) shows a misunderstanding of its specific meaning.

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Pronunciation of 樛

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Etymology of 樛

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Branches 木 bowing in the wind 翏; 翏 also provides the pronunciation

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 樛?

Decomposition of 樛

IDS Structure⿰木翏
Full Character
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Mu4
left
liu4
right
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Cultural Notes for 樛

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese poetry, imagery of bent branches often symbolizes resilience and beauty in nature. This reflects a cultural appreciation for the natural world and its aesthetic qualities.

Word Family of 樛

Words Containing This Character1
jiūsurname Jiu
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Compound Meaning

What does 樛 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 樛

樛 can be used to describe a tree with drooping branches, adding a poetic element to the description.

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