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巨
jù
very large
nr, 4 strokes, radical 匚, rank #5359, Hard
巨
jù
huge
nr, 4 strokes, radical 匚, rank #5359, Hard
巨
jù
tremendous
nr, 4 strokes, radical 匚, rank #5359, Hard
巨
jù
gigantic
nr, 4 strokes, radical 匚, rank #5359, Hard
巨
jù
large, huge, gigantic; chief
nr, 4 strokes, radical 匚, rank #5359, Hard
jù(ju4)ju T4
1very large
2huge
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March 24, 2026
巨jù(ju4)
The character 巨 (jù) means 'very large' or 'gigantic.' It is commonly used to describe size or magnitude and can also refer to something that is significant or important. You might encounter this word in contexts related to physical size, such as describing an enormous building or a large event.
Strokes4Radical匚Frequency#5359DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of '巨' can be seen in the emphasis on large-scale projects, such as the Great Wall or grand festivals, which symbolize strength and unity.
Memory tip
Imagine a giant (巨) holding a huge (jù) globe in its hands, emphasizing its tremendous size. The character looks like a person standing tall with arms wide open, symbolizing bigness and greatness.
Meanings of 巨
jù(ju4)
1very large
2huge
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巨Simplified
4Strokes
匚Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#5359Frequency Rank
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巨大 (jùdà) vs 庞大 (pángdà) — use 巨 (jù) for a general sense of 'large' without implying overwhelming size, while 巨大 (jùdà) and 庞大 (pángdà) both suggest an even greater scale.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 巨 with its similar-sounding word '居' (jū), which means 'to reside.' Be mindful of using 巨 in both informal and formal contexts, and remember it often pairs with words like '大' (dà, big) for emphasis on size.
HSK Study Tips
Though not part of the HSK vocabulary, 巨 is conceptually linked to HSK Level 2 words like '大' (big) and '高' (tall). Focus on using it in comparisons to enhance your vocabulary related to size.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 巨 with similar characters like 巨大 (jùdà) and use them interchangeably; however, 巨 is more about the quality of being large, while 巨大 emphasizes extreme largeness. For example, saying '这个房子是巨' (This house is huge) is incorrect; the correct phrasing is '这个房子是巨大' (This house is gigantic).
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Pictograph of a carpenter's square, a tool for measuring right angles. Based on the original meaning "carpenter's square", now written as 矩. The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
The character 巨 (jù) means 'very large' or 'gigantic.' It is commonly used to describe size or magnitude and can also refer to something that is significant or important. You might encounter this word in contexts related to physical size, such as describing an enormous building or a large event.
When to use 巨
Common mistakes include confusing 巨 with its similar-sounding word '居' (jū), which means 'to reside.' Be mindful of using 巨 in both informal and formal contexts, and remember it often pairs with words like '大' (dà, big) for emphasis on size.
巨 or something close to it
巨大 (jùdà) vs 庞大 (pángdà) — use 巨 (jù) for a general sense of 'large' without implying overwhelming size, while 巨大 (jùdà) and 庞大 (pángdà) both suggest an even greater scale.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 巨 with similar characters like 巨大 (jùdà) and use them interchangeably; however, 巨 is more about the quality of being large, while 巨大 emphasizes extreme largeness. For example, saying '这个房子是巨' (This house is huge) is incorrect; the correct phrasing is '这个房子是巨大' (This house is gigantic).
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Grammar patterns of 巨
巨 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The domino effect if one train is cancelled is enormous.
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岛的最高处耸立着一座巨大的黑色城堡。
dǎo de zuì gāo chǔ sǒnglì zhe yī zuò jùdà de hēisè chéngbǎo。
The island is surmounted by a huge black castle.
9
当地的居民看见它伴着一声震耳欲聋的巨响撞向地面。
dāngdì de jūmín kànjiàn tā bàn zhe yī shēng zhèn ěr yù lóng de jù xiǎng zhuàng xiàng dìmiàn。
Local residents saw it plunge towards Earth with a deafening roar.
10
我儿子遭受了巨大痛苦，他失去了最要好的朋友。
wǒ érzi zāoshòu le jùdà tòngkǔ， tā shīqù le zuì yàohǎo de péngyou。
My son has suffered terribly. He has lost his best friend.
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Word Family of 巨
Compounds29
拒jùto resist
柜guìvariant of 櫃
距jùat a distance of
矩jǔvariant of 矩[jǔ]
炬jùtorch
苣jùa kind of lettuce
钜jùsteel, iron; great
佢qú
秬jù
粔jù
讵jùan interjection of surprise
乬jù
壾mǎng
奆juàn
姖jù
岠jù
巪jù
弡jué
怇jù
昛jù
歫jù
洰jùditch, gutter; canal, channel
耟jù
蚷jù
螶qú
詎jù
鉅jùsteel, iron; great
駏jù
鮔jù
Words containing this character20
巨大jùdàhuge
巨jùhuge
巨人jùréngiant
巨星jùxīng(astronomy) giant star
巨蟹座jùxièzuòCancer (constellation and sign of the zodiac)
巨额jù’éa huge amount巨額
巨型jùxínggiant
巨头jùtóutycoon巨頭
艰巨jiānjùarduous艱巨
巨响jùxiǎngloud sound巨響
巨款jùkuǎnhuge sum of money
巨石jùshíhuge rock
巨资jùzīvast sum巨資
巨变jùbiàngreat changes巨變
巨无霸jùwúbàgiant巨無霸
巨幅jùfúextremely large (of paintings, photographs etc)
事无巨细shìwújùxìlit. things are not separated according to their size (idiom)事無巨細
巨著jùzhùmonumental (literary) work
巨匠jùjiànggreat master (of literature, music etc)
巨富jùfùenormous sum
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Frequently asked questions about 巨
Some synonyms for 巨 (jù) include '大' (dà), which means 'big,' and '庞大' (páng dà), which means 'enormous.' Each of these words can be used in different contexts, but they all convey a sense of largeness.
You should use 巨 (jù) when you want to express something that is exceptionally large or impressive, while 大 (dà) is more general and can be used for a variety of sizes. For example, '大苹果' (dà píng guǒ) means 'big apple,' but '巨苹果' (jù píng guǒ) suggests an exceptionally large apple.
巨 (jù) means very large or gigantic in Chinese. It is often used to describe something that is immense in size or scale. For example, you might say '巨大的房子' (jù dà de fáng zi) which means 'a gigantic house.'
You can use 巨 (jù) to emphasize the size of an object or concept. For example, '这座山很巨' (zhè zuò shān hěn jù) translates to 'This mountain is huge.' It's commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to convey the idea of something being exceptionally large.
No, it can also describe importance or significance in contexts like '巨大的成就' (tremendous achievement).
Yes, it can be used metaphorically to express the magnitude of emotions or events.
The opposite would be 小 (xiǎo), meaning 'small'.
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