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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
诎qūto stutter, to exhaust; to crouch, to bendg, 7 strokes, radical 讠
诎qūto yieldunknown, 7 strokes, radical 讠
qū(qu1)qu T1
  1. 1to stutter, to exhaust; to crouch, to bend
  2. 2to yield
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March 24, 2026

诎(詘)qū(qu1)

The character 诎 (qū) generally refers to the act of stuttering or struggling to speak clearly. It can also convey meanings associated with bending or yielding, suggesting a sense of exhaustion or submission. In contexts of communication, it often implies difficulty in expressing oneself verbally.

Strokes7Radical讠
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, the act of yielding or bending is often associated with humility and the Confucian value of respecting others. This reflects a deeper philosophical belief in the importance of harmony and the avoidance of direct confrontation.

Memory tip

Imagine a person crouching down to catch their breath after trying to speak but only managing to stutter. The character's bent form resembles the action of bending over while struggling to articulate thoughts, and the 'q' in 'qū' sounds like the start of 'quiet,' hinting at the difficulty in communication.

Meanings of 诎

qū(qu1)
1to stutter, to exhaust; to crouch, to bend
2to yield
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About 诎

诎Simplified
詘Traditional
7Strokes
讠Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, which can lead to confusion among learners. It is more likely to appear in literary or formal contexts. Pay attention to the pronunciation, as misplacing tones could change the meaning significantly.

HSK Study Tips

Although 诎 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding its components can help learners recognize similar characters. Focus on related characters that involve bending or yielding, as they often share semantic fields that enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 诎 with similar characters that have different meanings, such as 屈 (qū). It's important to remember that 诎 specifically relates to speech difficulties, while 屈 implies bending or yielding in a broader sense.

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Etymology of 诎

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

speech

Semantic (meaning)讠
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Phonetic (sound)出
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诎 = 讠 + 出. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 诎

IDS Structure⿰讠出
诎Full character
=
讠yan2
left
出chu1
right
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How to say to stutter, to exhaust; to crouch, to bend in Chinese

“to stutter, to exhaust; to crouch, to bend” in Chinese is诎qū

The character 诎 (qū) generally refers to the act of stuttering or struggling to speak clearly. It can also convey meanings associated with bending or yielding, suggesting a sense of exhaustion or submission. In contexts of communication, it often implies difficulty in expressing oneself verbally.

When to use 诎

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, which can lead to confusion among learners. It is more likely to appear in literary or formal contexts. Pay attention to the pronunciation, as misplacing tones could change the meaning significantly.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 诎 with similar characters that have different meanings, such as 屈 (qū). It's important to remember that 诎 specifically relates to speech difficulties, while 屈 implies bending or yielding in a broader sense.

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Word Family of 诎

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诎qūto bend詘

Frequently Asked Questions about 诎

It is rarely used in everyday conversation since it has more literary or formal applications, primarily relating to stuttering or difficulties in speech.

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