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廄 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
廄jiùstable; barnyardzg, 12 strokes, radical 广
jiù(jiu4)jiu T4
  1. 1stable; barnyard
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March 24, 2026

廄jiù(jiu4)

The character 廄 (jiù) refers to a stable or barn, specifically a structure used for housing horses or livestock. It is often used in contexts related to agriculture or animal husbandry, emphasizing the idea of a shelter for animals.

Strokes12Radical广
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese agriculture, stables were important for farming communities, not just for housing animals but also for managing resources like manure for fertilization. The character reflects the historical significance of livestock in rural Chinese life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a huge, rustic barn (廄) where horses (the sound 'jiù' rhymes with 'you') live. The left side of the character, 廴, looks like a path leading to a stable, where the animals are cared for and fed, making it easy to remember its meaning.

Meanings of 廄

jiù(jiu4)
1stable; barnyard
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About 廄

廄Simplified
12Strokes
广Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 廄 with similar characters that relate to different structures. It is mostly used in formal contexts or literary references, so in daily conversation, you might use simpler terms for a barn or stable. Common collocations include '馬廄' (horse stable) or '牛廄' (cattle barn).

HSK Study Tips

While 廄 is not included in HSK levels, understanding this term can enhance vocabulary related to animals and agriculture. It connects to words like '馬' (horse) and '牛' (cow), which are often associated with stables.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 廄 with other structures like '廟' (temple), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我去廟看馬' (I go to the temple to see horses) instead of '我去廄看馬' is a common mistake.

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Etymology of 廄

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

Phonosemantic compound. 厂 represents the meaning and 既 represents the sound. Simplified form of 廄.

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Semantic (meaning)厂
+
Phonetic (sound)既
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Origin

廄 = 厂 + 既. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 廄

IDS Structure⿸广既
廄Full Character
=
广Guang3
enclosing
既ji4
inner
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Parts

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How to say stable; barnyard in Chinese

“stable; barnyard” in Chinese is廄jiù

The character 廄 (jiù) refers to a stable or barn, specifically a structure used for housing horses or livestock. It is often used in contexts related to agriculture or animal husbandry, emphasizing the idea of a shelter for animals.

When to use 廄

Be careful not to confuse 廄 with similar characters that relate to different structures. It is mostly used in formal contexts or literary references, so in daily conversation, you might use simpler terms for a barn or stable. Common collocations include '馬廄' (horse stable) or '牛廄' (cattle barn).

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 廄 with other structures like '廟' (temple), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我去廟看馬' (I go to the temple to see horses) instead of '我去廄看馬' is a common mistake.

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Word Family of 廄

Words Containing This Character2
厩jiùstable廄
马厩stable馬廄
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Characters with 廄

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Frequently Asked Questions about 廄

You might say '這個村莊有一個大廄' (This village has a large stable).

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