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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
犋jùunit of animal power (sufficient to pull a plow, harrow etc)q, 12 strokes, radical 牛
jù(ju4)ju T4
  1. 1unit of animal power (sufficient to pull a plow, harrow etc)
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March 24, 2026

犋jù(ju4)

The character 犋 (jù) refers to a specific type of animal, particularly related to livestock. It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin but can be found in classical texts or specific contexts relating to animal husbandry.

Strokes12Radical牛
Cultural note

In ancient Chinese agricultural society, livestock played a crucial role in farming and daily life. Understanding characters related to animals can provide a deeper appreciation of traditional practices and cultural references in texts.

Memory tip

Imagine a pair of horns (犋) representing livestock such as cows or sheep. The character's shape can remind you of the animals' heads, with the component 犭 (dog radical) suggesting a connection to animals in general.

Meanings of 犋

jù(ju4)
1unit of animal power (sufficient to pull a plow, harrow etc)
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About 犋

犋Simplified
12Strokes
牛Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, which can lead to confusion for learners. It may appear in literary or historical contexts, so it’s important to recognize it rather than use it actively. Avoid confusing it with similar characters like 犬 (dog).

HSK Study Tips

Since 犋 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it may not be directly relevant for HSK preparation. However, it may enrich understanding of animal-related vocabulary and provide insight into classical Chinese literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 犋 with 犬 (dog) due to their similar components. Remember that 犋 is specifically related to livestock and not general pets.

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Etymology of 犋

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)牛
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Origin

犋 = 牛 + 具. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 犋

IDS Structure⿰牛具
犋Full character
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牛Niu2
left
具ju4
right
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How to say unit of animal power (sufficient to pull a plow, harrow etc) in Chinese

“unit of animal power (sufficient to pull a plow, harrow etc)” in Chinese is犋jù

The character 犋 (jù) refers to a specific type of animal, particularly related to livestock. It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin but can be found in classical texts or specific contexts relating to animal husbandry.

When to use 犋

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, which can lead to confusion for learners. It may appear in literary or historical contexts, so it’s important to recognize it rather than use it actively. Avoid confusing it with similar characters like 犬 (dog).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 犋 with 犬 (dog) due to their similar components. Remember that 犋 is specifically related to livestock and not general pets.

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No, 犋 is rarely used in modern contexts and is mostly found in classical literature.

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