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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
橛juéstake, post; axlen, 16 strokes, radical 木
橛juéa pegunknown, 16 strokes, radical 木
橛juélow postunknown, 16 strokes, radical 木
jué(jue2)jue T2
  1. 1stake, post; axle
  2. 2a peg
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March 24, 2026

橛jué(jue2)

The character 橛 (jué) refers to a stake or post often used in construction or as a support. In a broader sense, it can also refer to an axle or a peg, which is a cylindrical object used to fasten things together. This word is less commonly used in everyday conversation but can be found in specific contexts related to carpentry or machinery.

Strokes16Radical木
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese carpentry, the use of wooden stakes like 橛 has historical significance, as they were essential in building structures that could withstand local weather conditions. This reflects the cultural emphasis on harmony with nature in Chinese architecture.

Memory tip

Imagine a sturdy wooden stake (the image of 橛) being driven into the ground to support a tent. The left side of the character, 木 (mù), represents wood, reminding you that this is a wooden object. The sound 'jué' can be remembered by thinking of 'jewels' being set on a post, creating a supportive structure.

Meanings of 橛

jué(jue2)
1stake, post; axle
2a peg
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About 橛

橛Simplified
16Strokes
木Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 橛, be cautious about its context; it is specific to certain fields like construction or machinery, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases that refer to building or structural support. Avoid confusion with similar characters like 杆 (gān), which also means 'pole' but is used more broadly.

HSK Study Tips

Since 橛 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners should focus on related words like 杆 (gān) or 支 (zhī), which are more commonly used. Understanding the context of construction-related vocabulary can help in grasping how 橛 fits into specific discussions about building and support.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 橛 with similar characters like 杆 (gān), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我需要一个橛来支撑这个房子' (I need a 橛 to support this house) is incorrect; instead, use '杆' for a more appropriate term.

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Etymology of 橛

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)厥
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Origin

橛 = 木 + 厥. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 橛

IDS Structure⿰木厥
橛Full character
=
木Mu4
left
厥jue2
right
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Parts

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How to say stake, post; axle in Chinese

“stake, post; axle” in Chinese is橛jué

The character 橛 (jué) refers to a stake or post often used in construction or as a support. In a broader sense, it can also refer to an axle or a peg, which is a cylindrical object used to fasten things together. This word is less commonly used in everyday conversation but can be found in specific contexts related to carpentry or machinery.

When to use 橛

When using 橛, be cautious about its context; it is specific to certain fields like construction or machinery, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases that refer to building or structural support. Avoid confusion with similar characters like 杆 (gān), which also means 'pole' but is used more broadly.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 橛 with similar characters like 杆 (gān), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我需要一个橛来支撑这个房子' (I need a 橛 to support this house) is incorrect; instead, use '杆' for a more appropriate term.

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Grammar patterns of 橛

橛 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 3 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.

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不管谢辽日卡多么懒, 然而小木____子却要由他亲手做成.

Lazy as Seryozhka is, he makes the pegs with his own hands.

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不管谢辽日卡多么懒, 然而小木橛子却要由他亲手做成.

bùguǎn xiè liáo rì kǎ duōme lǎn, rán’ér xiǎo mù jué zi què yào yóu tā qīnshǒu zuò chéng.

Lazy as Seryozhka is, he makes the pegs with his own hands.

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Word Family of 橛

Words containing this character1
橛juéa peg

Frequently asked questions about 橛

Some synonyms include 杆 (gān), which means 'pole' or 'rod', and 支 (zhī), which refers to 'support'.

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