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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
矍juéto look about in alarm or frighta, 20 strokes, radical 目
矍juésurname Jueunknown, 20 strokes, radical 目
jué(Jue2)jue T2
  1. 1to look about in alarm or fright
Also a Chinese surname, Jue — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

矍jué(Jue2)

The character 矍 (jué) primarily means to look about in alarm or fright. It conveys a sense of being startled or on high alert, often used in contexts where someone is suddenly aware of danger or something unexpected. Additionally, it can serve as a surname in Chinese culture.

Strokes20Radical目
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of being startled or alarmed is often depicted in literature, especially in ghost stories or dramatic tales. The character 矍 may appear in classical texts where characters experience sudden fear or realization.

Memory tip

Imagine someone named Jue who suddenly hears a loud noise and looks around in alarm. The character 矍 has a radical that suggests sharpness (the 'stone' radical 石), which can remind you of the sharpness of surprise or fear when one is startled.

Meanings of 矍

jué(Jue2)
1to look about in alarm or fright
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About 矍

矍Simplified
20Strokes
目Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 矍 with similar-sounding words that express different emotions or actions. This character is more commonly used in written Chinese rather than spoken language, and it tends to appear in literary contexts. The tone is crucial; ensure to use the second tone (jué) to convey the correct meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 矍 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it shares phonetic similarities with other HSK words that involve emotions or reactions. Focus on mastering the second tone to distinguish it from other similar characters, and practice using it in context to enhance retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 矍 with the character '角' (jiǎo), which means 'angle' or 'horn.' Remember that 矍 relates to alarm and starts with the 'stone' radical, while 角 does not. Always check the context to avoid this confusion.

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Etymology of 矍

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

To startle 瞿 again 又; 瞿 also provides the pronunciation

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Origin

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Decomposition of 矍

IDS Structure⿱瞿又
矍Full character
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瞿ju4
top
又you4
bottom
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How to say to look about in alarm or fright in Chinese

“to look about in alarm or fright” in Chinese is矍jué

The character 矍 (jué) primarily means to look about in alarm or fright. It conveys a sense of being startled or on high alert, often used in contexts where someone is suddenly aware of danger or something unexpected. Additionally, it can serve as a surname in Chinese culture.

When to use 矍

Be cautious not to confuse 矍 with similar-sounding words that express different emotions or actions. This character is more commonly used in written Chinese rather than spoken language, and it tends to appear in literary contexts. The tone is crucial; ensure to use the second tone (jué) to convey the correct meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 矍 with the character '角' (jiǎo), which means 'angle' or 'horn.' Remember that 矍 relates to alarm and starts with the 'stone' radical, while 角 does not. Always check the context to avoid this confusion.

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Word Family of 矍

Words containing this character2
矍铄hale and hearty矍鑠
矍juésurname Jue
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Frequently asked questions about 矍

The tone of 矍 is the second tone (jué), which is crucial for its correct pronunciation.

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