Meanings of 侷
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AI Study Notes for 侷
狭 (xiá, narrow) — use 侷 (jú) when emphasizing a sense of confinement or restriction, while 狭 (xiá) focuses more on the physical dimensions of narrowness.
When using 侷, it's important to note that it has a more negative connotation and can imply discomfort or restriction. Common collocations include 侷促 (júcù, cramped) and 侷限 (júxiàn, confined). Be careful with the tone; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.
Though 侷 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other words describing space and feelings at an intermediate level. Focus on understanding its usage in context, especially in phrases related to physical and metaphorical restrictions.
Learners often confuse 侷 with other characters that describe space, such as 窄 (zhǎi, narrow). A common mistake is saying '我觉得这个地方是窄' instead of '我觉得这个地方是侷', as the latter is more appropriate for expressing confinement.
Pronunciation of 侷
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Etymology of 侷
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 句 represents the sound.
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Case file: 侷
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 句 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half局 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayperson
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say narrow, cramped, confined in Chinese
“narrow, cramped, confined” in Chinese is侷
The character 侷 (jú) means narrow, cramped, or confined. It is often used to describe physical spaces that are limited in size, as well as situations that feel restrictive or limiting. This word can convey a sense of discomfort associated with being in a small or oppressed environment.
When to use 侷
When using 侷, it's important to note that it has a more negative connotation and can imply discomfort or restriction. Common collocations include 侷促 (júcù, cramped) and 侷限 (júxiàn, confined). Be careful with the tone; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.
侷 or something close to it
狭 (xiá, narrow) — use 侷 (jú) when emphasizing a sense of confinement or restriction, while 狭 (xiá) focuses more on the physical dimensions of narrowness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 侷 with other characters that describe space, such as 窄 (zhǎi, narrow). A common mistake is saying '我觉得这个地方是窄' instead of '我觉得这个地方是侷', as the latter is more appropriate for expressing confinement.
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Word Family of 侷
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Frequently Asked Questions about 侷
侷 is pronounced as 'jú' with a rising tone, similar to asking a question.
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