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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
俱jùentirelydg, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #7609, Hard
俱jùwithout exceptiondg, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #7609, Hard
俱jùall, together; accompanydg, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #7609, Hard
俱jù(literary) to be togetherunknown, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #7609, Hard
俱jùto be alikeunknown, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #7609, Hard
jù(ju4)ju T4
  1. 1entirely
  2. 2without exception
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March 24, 2026

俱jù(ju4)

The character 俱 (jù) refers to the concept of togetherness or totality, indicating that something applies to all without exception. It is commonly used in literary contexts and can imply a sense of unity or accompaniment, as in the phrase 'together with' or 'all together'.

Strokes10Radical亻Frequency#7609DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of togetherness is deeply valued, often seen in family gatherings or community events where everyone participates, reflecting the significance of unity. The use of 俱 in phrases can evoke a sense of inclusivity and harmony.

Memory tip

Imagine a group of friends (i.e., 'all') holding hands together in a circle, emphasizing their unity. The character 俱 resembles the idea of 'gathering' (as the upper part looks like a roof over a gathering), and the pronunciation 'jù' sounds like 'join' which helps reinforce the concept of togetherness.

Meanings of 俱

jù(ju4)
1entirely
2without exception
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About 俱

俱Simplified
10Strokes
亻Radical
副语素fùcíadverb root (adv.root)Part of Speech
#7609Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 俱 with similar-sounding characters. This word is typically used in more formal or literary contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Common collocations include 俱全 (jù quán - fully equipped) and 俱乐部 (jù lè bù - club).

HSK Study Tips

While 俱 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for learners aiming for advanced proficiency. Focus on understanding its use in literary texts and idiomatic expressions that emphasize togetherness or completeness, as this can enhance comprehension of more complex sentences.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misplace 俱 in sentences or confuse it with similar characters like 具 (jù). For example, saying '我俱去' (wǒ jù qù - I together go) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我一起去' (wǒ yīqǐ qù - I go together).

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Etymology of 俱

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

Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 具 represents the sound.

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Semantic (meaning)亻
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Origin

俱 = 亻 + 具. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 俱

IDS Structure⿰亻具
俱Full character
=
亻ren2
left
具ju4
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 俱?

How to say entirely in Chinese

“entirely” in Chinese is俱jù

The character 俱 (jù) refers to the concept of togetherness or totality, indicating that something applies to all without exception. It is commonly used in literary contexts and can imply a sense of unity or accompaniment, as in the phrase 'together with' or 'all together'.

When to use 俱

Be cautious not to confuse 俱 with similar-sounding characters. This word is typically used in more formal or literary contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Common collocations include 俱全 (jù quán - fully equipped) and 俱乐部 (jù lè bù - club).

What learners get wrong

Learners often misplace 俱 in sentences or confuse it with similar characters like 具 (jù). For example, saying '我俱去' (wǒ jù qù - I together go) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我一起去' (wǒ yīqǐ qù - I go together).

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Grammar patterns of 俱

俱 carries 5 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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培养年轻球员应该是所有____乐部谋求发展之道。

Young players have got to be the way forward for every club.

Common confusions with 俱

俱vs具
jù

Similar pronunciation and shape, but different meanings.

俱vs聚
jù

Similar pronunciation and shape, but different meanings.

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Usage Notes for 俱

Misunderstanding UsageCommon Error

Learners may confuse 俱 with 具 due to similar pronunciation. 俱 emphasizes togetherness or entirety, while 具 refers to tools or implements.

1

他们俱来参加会议。

They all came to attend the meeting.

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Get it right

Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.

他们____来参加会议。

They all came to attend the meeting.

Example sentences for 俱 (10)

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培养年轻球员应该是所有俱乐部谋求发展之道。

péiyǎng niánqīng qiúyuán yīnggāi shì suǒyǒu jùlèbù móuqiú fāzhǎn zhī dào。

Young players have got to be the way forward for every club.
2
农场主俱乐部是为农业界人士创办的组织。

nóngchǎng zhǔ jùlèbù shì wèi nóngyè jiè rénshì chuàngbàn de zǔzhī。

The Farmers' Club is an organisation for people involved in agriculture.
3
673家私人高尔夫俱乐部参与了最近的研究。

673 jiā sīrén gāo ěr fū jùlèbù cānyù le zuìjìn de yánjiū。

673 private golf clubs took part in a recent study.
4
这位大名鼎鼎的电影制片人声色俱厉地抨击了这些说法,称之为“无耻的谎言”。

zhè wèi dàmíngdǐngdǐng de diànyǐng zhì piàn rén shēng sè jù lì dì pēngjī le zhèxiē shuōfǎ, chèn zhī wèi“ wúchǐ de huǎngyán”。

The famed film-maker slammed the claims as "an outrageous lie"
5
他因这番尖锐的批评而万念俱灰,茫然不知所措。

tā yīn zhè fān jiānruì de pīpíng ér wàn niàn jù huī, mángrán bùzhī-suǒcuò。

He was shattered and bewildered by this trenchant criticism.
6
那位要人到达时,俱乐部经理亲自陪他上楼。

nà wèi yào rén dàodá shí, jùlèbù jīnglǐ qīnzì péi tā shànglóu。

When the great man arrived, the club's manager personally escorted him upstairs.
7
这家俱乐部在过去20年间知名度大增。

zhè jiā jùlèbù zài guòqù20 nián jiān zhīmíng dù dà zēng。

This club has grown in stature over the last 20 years.
8
本赛季该俱乐部已经有73,500名持有季票的观众。

běn sàijì gāi jùlèbù yǐjīng yǒu73,500 míng chíyǒu jì piào de guānzhòng。

This season the club has had 73,500 season-ticket holders.
9
史密斯先生有条件地同意购买这家俱乐部的股份。

Shǐ mì Sī xiānsheng yǒu tiáojiàn dì tóngyì gòumǎi zhè jiā jùlèbù de gǔfèn。

Mr Smith has conditionally agreed to buy a shareholding in the club.
10
那天晚上这两个男人在威尔逊俱乐部进了餐。

nà tiān wǎnshang zhè liǎng gè nánrén zài wēi ěr xùn jùlèbù jìn le cān。

That night the two men dined at Wilson's club.

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Word Family of 俱

Words containing this character18
俱乐部jùlèbùclub (the organisation or its premises) (loanword)俱樂部
俱jùentirely
一应俱全yìyīngjùquánwith everything needed available一應俱全
与日俱增yǔrìjùzēngto increase steadily與日俱增
与生俱来yǔshēngjùláiinherent與生俱來
两败俱伤liǎngbàijùshāngboth sides suffer (idiom)兩敗俱傷
俱全jùquánevery kind
面面俱到miànmiànjùdào(idiom) take care of everything; handle everything
俱佳jùjiāexcellent
万念俱灰wànniànjùhuīevery hope turns to dust (idiom); completely disheartened萬念俱灰
声泪俱下shēnglèijùxiàto shed tears while recounting sth聲淚俱下
万籁俱寂wànlàijùjìnot a sound to be heard (idiom)萬籟俱寂
玉石俱焚yùshíjùfénto burn both jade and common stone
人赃俱获rénzāngjùhuòto be caught red-handed人贓俱獲
泥沙俱下níshājùxiàgood and bad mingle
心胆俱裂xīndǎnjùlièto be scared out of one's wits (idiom)心膽俱裂
百废俱兴bǎifèijùxīngwork is now underway百廢俱興
人琴俱亡rénqínjùwángdeath of a close friend
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Frequently asked questions about 俱

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