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赳 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
赳jiūgallant, valiantx, 9 strokes, radical 走
jiū(jiu1)jiu T1
  1. 1gallant, valiant
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March 24, 2026

赳jiū(jiu1)

The character 赳 (jiū) conveys the idea of being gallant or valiant, often used to describe someone who displays bravery or a noble spirit. It is commonly found in the phrase 赳赳 (jiū jiū), which emphasizes this quality. This term is typically used in literary contexts or classical Chinese poetry.

Strokes9Radical走
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, valor and gallantry are highly regarded traits, often celebrated in literature and historical tales of heroes, such as those found in the 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'. The character 赳 reflects this cultural appreciation for bravery.

Memory Tip

Imagine a gallant knight wearing a shiny armor that reflects light (the radical 走 suggests movement or action). The pronunciation 'jiū' can remind you of 'jewel', reflecting bravery as a precious trait. Visualize the knight charging forward, proud and bold.

Meanings of 赳

jiū(jiu1)
1gallant, valiant
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About 赳

赳Simplified
9Strokes
走Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 赳 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in literary contexts. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters; ensure you practice the tones. It is important to use it in formal or artistic contexts rather than casual speech.

HSK Study Tips

Although 赳 does not appear on the HSK list, understanding it can deepen your grasp of classical Chinese and literary expressions. Focus on how it relates to other words expressing bravery or valor, such as 英勇 (yīng yǒng), which means heroic.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 赳 with similar characters that also denote bravery. For example, using 勇 (yǒng) instead of 赳 in literary contexts can dilute the intended meaning. Always check the context to ensure your word choice reflects the desired nuance.

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Etymology of 赳

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

walk

Semantic (meaning)走
+
Phonetic (sound)丩
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Origin

赳 = 走 + 丩. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 赳

IDS Structure⿺走丩
赳Full Character
=
走zou3
enclosing
丩jiu1
inner
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How to say gallant, valiant in Chinese

“gallant, valiant” in Chinese is赳jiū

The character 赳 (jiū) conveys the idea of being gallant or valiant, often used to describe someone who displays bravery or a noble spirit. It is commonly found in the phrase 赳赳 (jiū jiū), which emphasizes this quality. This term is typically used in literary contexts or classical Chinese poetry.

When to use 赳

While 赳 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in literary contexts. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters; ensure you practice the tones. It is important to use it in formal or artistic contexts rather than casual speech.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 赳 with similar characters that also denote bravery. For example, using 勇 (yǒng) instead of 赳 in literary contexts can dilute the intended meaning. Always check the context to ensure your word choice reflects the desired nuance.

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Word Family of 赳

Words Containing This Character3
雄赳赳valiantly
赳jiūvaliantly
赳赳valiantly
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Frequently Asked Questions about 赳

No, it is primarily found in classical literature and poetry rather than in everyday conversation.

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