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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
逵kuíthoroughfare, crossroadsg, 11 strokes, radical 辶
kuí(kui2)kui T2
  1. 1thoroughfare, crossroads
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March 24, 2026

逵kuí(kui2)

The character 逵 (kuí) refers to a thoroughfare or crossroads, signifying an intersection where multiple paths meet. It conveys the idea of connectivity and movement, often used in contexts related to transportation and urban planning.

Strokes11Radical辶
Cultural Note

In ancient Chinese cities, the layout often revolved around major thoroughfares or crossroads, which were central to trade and social interactions. The concept of 逵 reflects the importance of connectivity in traditional Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wide road with many paths merging into one, resembling a giant 'K' for 'kuí'. Picture yourself at this crossroads, deciding which direction to take, emphasizing the character's meaning of connection and intersection.

Meanings of 逵

kuí(kui2)
1thoroughfare, crossroads
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About 逵

逵Simplified
11Strokes
辶Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 逵

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 逵 with similar characters that describe narrower paths or alleys. It is more formal, typically used in written contexts related to infrastructure. Common collocations include 逵口 (crossroad) and 大逵 (main thoroughfare).

HSK Study Tips

Although 逵 is not part of the HSK curriculum, understanding it can enhance comprehension of related terms in urban contexts. Focus on the radicals that denote movement and pathways to connect with other characters at this level, such as 路 (lù, road) and 行 (xíng, to walk).

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 逵 to refer to smaller streets or paths, leading to incorrect contexts. Remember to reserve 逵 for larger thoroughfares and crossroads.

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Etymology of 逵

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

walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
+
Phonetic (sound)坴
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Origin

逵 = 辶 + 坴. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 逵

IDS Structure⿺辶坴
逵Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
坴lu4
inner
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Parts

Which of these is part of 逵?

How to say thoroughfare, crossroads in Chinese

“thoroughfare, crossroads” in Chinese is逵kuí

The character 逵 (kuí) refers to a thoroughfare or crossroads, signifying an intersection where multiple paths meet. It conveys the idea of connectivity and movement, often used in contexts related to transportation and urban planning.

When to use 逵

Be cautious not to confuse 逵 with similar characters that describe narrower paths or alleys. It is more formal, typically used in written contexts related to infrastructure. Common collocations include 逵口 (crossroad) and 大逵 (main thoroughfare).

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 逵 to refer to smaller streets or paths, leading to incorrect contexts. Remember to reserve 逵 for larger thoroughfares and crossroads.

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Word Family of 逵

Words Containing This Character2
逵kuícrossroads
李逵Li Kui, character in the novel Water Margin 水滸全傳|水浒全传[Shuǐ​hǔ​quán​zhuàn]
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Frequently Asked Questions about 逵

It is pronounced as 'kuí' with a rising tone.

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