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傕 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
傕juéused in old nameszg, 12 strokes, radical 亻
傕juésurname Jueunknown, 12 strokes, radical 亻
jué(Jue2) T2
  1. 1used in old names
Also a Chinese surname, Jue — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

傕jué(Jue2)

The character 傕 (jué) is primarily used as a surname in Chinese culture. It is considered an old or rare character, and you may encounter it in historical texts or traditional names, but it is not commonly used in modern language.

Strokes12Radical亻
Cultural Note

The surname 傕 has historical roots and is part of the rich tapestry of Chinese surnames, many of which carry deep meanings and lineage stories. Such names often reflect the family's ancestral background and heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'jué' (傕) person standing bravely with a strong form (the '人' radical suggests a person) among ancient scrolls, symbolizing the historical significance of this surname and its connection to times long past.

Meanings of 傕

jué(Jue2)
1used in old names
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About 傕

傕Simplified
12Strokes
亻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 傕

Usage Notes

Due to its rarity, 傕 is not typically used in everyday conversation. Be cautious when using this surname, as it may not be recognized by many speakers. It's often better to inquire about the context in which it is used to avoid confusion.

HSK Study Tips

While 傕 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it may be helpful to learn it in conjunction with other surnames or historical characters. Focus on distinguishing it from more common characters to enhance your understanding of Chinese names.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 傕 with more common surnames due to its rarity. For example, mistakenly using 傕 when referring to a more popular surname like 赵 (Zhào) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Pronunciation of 傕

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Etymology of 傕

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

person

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)隺
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Case file: 傕

  1. 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half隺 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayperson
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 傕?

Decomposition of 傕

IDS Structure⿰亻隺
傕Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
隺hu2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 傕?

How to say used in old names in Chinese

“used in old names” in Chinese is傕jué

The character 傕 (jué) is primarily used as a surname in Chinese culture. It is considered an old or rare character, and you may encounter it in historical texts or traditional names, but it is not commonly used in modern language.

When to use 傕

Due to its rarity, 傕 is not typically used in everyday conversation. Be cautious when using this surname, as it may not be recognized by many speakers. It's often better to inquire about the context in which it is used to avoid confusion.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 傕 with more common surnames due to its rarity. For example, mistakenly using 傕 when referring to a more popular surname like 赵 (Zhào) can lead to misunderstandings.

Write 傕

傕

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Word Family of 傕

Words Containing This Character1
傕juésurname Jue
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Compound Meaning

What does 傕 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 傕

No, 傕 is considered a rare surname and is not commonly found among the general population.

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