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高 (gāo, tall) — use 矗 when emphasizing the upright or imposing nature of a structure, rather than just its height.
This character is typically used in more formal contexts. Common collocations include 矗立 (chù lì, to stand erect) when describing buildings. Be careful with tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.
Although 矗 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, its components and meaning can help learners understand other characters related to height and stability. Focus on recognizing its radical '石' and relating it to other words that express physical stature.
Learners often confuse 矗 with 直 (zhí) due to their similar meanings of uprightness. Remember that 矗 specifically implies a sense of height or prominence, not just straightness.
Pronunciation of 矗
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Etymology of 矗
Three people standing up straight 直
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Case file: 矗
- 1The giveawayThree people standing up straight 直
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say straight, upright; erect, lofty in Chinese
“straight, upright; erect, lofty” in Chinese is矗
The character 矗 (chù) means to stand upright or to be lofty and erect. It is commonly used to describe tall buildings or structures that rise prominently, often conveying a sense of grandeur or stability in various contexts.
When to use 矗
This character is typically used in more formal contexts. Common collocations include 矗立 (chù lì, to stand erect) when describing buildings. Be careful with tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.
矗 or something close to it
高 (gāo, tall) — use 矗 when emphasizing the upright or imposing nature of a structure, rather than just its height.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 矗 with 直 (zhí) due to their similar meanings of uprightness. Remember that 矗 specifically implies a sense of height or prominence, not just straightness.
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Grammar Patterns of 矗
矗 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这些小山碧绿陡峭，____立在这条宽阔的河流之上。
The hills rise green and sheer above the broad river.
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Word Family of 矗
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 矗
It is pronounced as 'chù' with a falling tone.
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