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禚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
禚zhuóa place namex, 14 strokes, radical 礻
禚zhuóplace nameunknown, 14 strokes, radical 礻
zhuó(zhuo2)zhuo T2
  1. 1a place name
  2. 2place name
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March 24, 2026

禚zhuó(zhuo2)

The character 禚 (zhuó) refers to a specific place name in China. Its usage is quite rare, often found in historical or geographical contexts rather than in everyday language, making it important primarily for those studying Chinese geography or history.

Strokes14Radical礻
Cultural note

The character 禚 is connected to specific geographical regions in China, often associated with historical significance or local heritage. Knowing such place names can enhance understanding of local culture and history.

Memory tip

Imagine a large, ornate building (representing a place) surrounded by a glowing aura (the character 禚). The '禚' resembles a roof over the structure, indicating it’s a place, while the sound 'zhuó' could remind you of 'dwell' as in a place where people reside.

Meanings of 禚

zhuó(zhuo2)
1a place name
2place name
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About 禚

禚Simplified
14Strokes
礻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in daily conversation, so learners should be cautious when using it. It is primarily found in written form, especially in geographical or historical texts. Avoid confusing it with more commonly used place-related terms.

HSK Study Tips

While 禚 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is beneficial to understand its usage in historical texts or place names. Students should focus on recognizing it in context rather than attempting to use it in conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 禚 with other characters that refer to places, such as 地 (dì) for 'land' or 'place'. Remember, 禚 is specifically a name rather than a general term.

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Etymology of 禚

Decomposition of 禚

IDS Structure⿰礻羔
禚Full character
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礻shi4
left
羔gao1
right
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How to say a place name in Chinese

“a place name” in Chinese is禚zhuó

The character 禚 (zhuó) refers to a specific place name in China. Its usage is quite rare, often found in historical or geographical contexts rather than in everyday language, making it important primarily for those studying Chinese geography or history.

When to use 禚

This character is not commonly used in daily conversation, so learners should be cautious when using it. It is primarily found in written form, especially in geographical or historical texts. Avoid confusing it with more commonly used place-related terms.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 禚 with other characters that refer to places, such as 地 (dì) for 'land' or 'place'. Remember, 禚 is specifically a name rather than a general term.

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Word Family of 禚

Words containing this character1
禚zhuóplace name

Frequently asked questions about 禚

It refers to a specific place name in China, often used in historical contexts.

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