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涿 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
涿zhuōto trickle, to dribble, to dripns, 11 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
涿zhuōplace nameunknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
zhuō(zhuo1) T1
  1. 1to trickle, to dribble, to drip
  2. 2place name
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March 24, 2026
涿zhuō(zhuo1)

The character 涿 (zhuō) primarily means to trickle or drip, often used to describe the gentle flow of liquid. It can also denote a specific place name, adding geographical significance in certain contexts. This word is less common in everyday conversation but can appear in literary or descriptive contexts related to water.

Strokes11RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The character 涿 is associated with certain geographical locations in China, such as 涿州, which is known for its historical significance and scenic landscapes related to water bodies. Understanding place names can provide insights into local history and culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small stream where water drips gently from a rock, creating a soothing sound. The character 涿 has a water radical (氵) that symbolizes this liquid flow, while the 'zhuō' sound could remind you of 'drip' that echoes softly amidst nature.

Meanings of 涿

zhuō(zhuo1)
1to trickle, to dribble, to drip
2place name
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About 涿

涿Simplified
11Strokes
Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 涿

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a small stream where water drips gently from a rock, creating a soothing sound. The character 涿 has a water radical (氵) that symbolizes this liquid flow, while the 'zhuō' sound could remind you of 'drip' that echoes softly amidst nature.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 涿 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This word is more formal and might be used in literature or poetry rather than in everyday speech. Common collocations include 涿水 (dripping water) or 涿州 (a place name).

HSK Study Tips

Although 涿 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to water-related words, which are common in levels 1-3. Students should focus on recognizing the water radical and its use in context, as it shares themes with other characters like 水 (water) and 泪 (tears).

Cultural Note

The character 涿 is associated with certain geographical locations in China, such as 涿州, which is known for its historical significance and scenic landscapes related to water bodies. Understanding place names can provide insights into local history and culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 涿 with characters like 治 (zhì) or 逐 (zhú) due to similar pronunciation. It's important to remember that 涿 specifically relates to water and trickling, whereas the others have distinct meanings.

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Pronunciation of 涿

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Etymology of 涿

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

water

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 涿?

Decomposition of 涿

IDS Structure⿰氵豖
涿Full Character
=
shui3
left
chu4
right
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Write 涿

涿

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Cultural Notes for 涿

🏮Cultural insight

The character 涿 is associated with certain geographical locations in China, such as 涿州, which is known for its historical significance and scenic landscapes related to water bodies. Understanding place names can provide insights into local history and culture.

Word Family of 涿

Words Containing This Character5
涿zhuōplace name
涿州Zhuozhou county level city in Baoding 保定[Bǎo​dìng], Hebei
涿鹿Zhuolu county in Zhangjiakou 張家口|张家口[Zhāng​jiā​kǒu], Hebei
涿州市Zhuozhou county level city in Baoding 保定[Bǎo​dìng], Hebei
涿鹿县Zhuolu county in Zhangjiakou 張家口|张家口[Zhāng​jiā​kǒu], Hebei涿鹿縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 涿 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 涿

涿 is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it typically appears in literary contexts or as part of place names.