Meanings of 竺
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AI Study Notes for 竺
Be careful not to confuse 竺 with similar sounding characters like 笃 (dǔ), which has a different meaning. It is typically used in literary or historical contexts rather than in everyday conversation, making it more formal. Common collocations include references to Buddhism or ancient texts.
Although 竺 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with HSK-level words related to culture and geography. Students should focus on understanding its historical context and its relationship with Buddhism to enrich their vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 竺 with 笃 (dǔ), leading to incorrect usage in sentences related to India or Buddhism. For example, saying '我去笃看寺庙' (I go to dǔ to see the temple) should be corrected to '我去竺看寺庙'.
Pronunciation of 竺
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Etymology of 竺
A kind 二 of bamboo ⺮; ⺮ also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 竺
- 1The giveawayA kind 二 of bamboo ⺮; ⺮ also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Decomposition of 竺
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“surname Zhu” in Chinese is竺
The character 竺 (dǔ) primarily refers to India and is often used in historical or cultural contexts, particularly in relation to Buddhism. It can also denote bamboo and is a surname, indicating its versatility in usage within different contexts, especially in literary or classical references.
When to use 竺
Be careful not to confuse 竺 with similar sounding characters like 笃 (dǔ), which has a different meaning. It is typically used in literary or historical contexts rather than in everyday conversation, making it more formal. Common collocations include references to Buddhism or ancient texts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 竺 with 笃 (dǔ), leading to incorrect usage in sentences related to India or Buddhism. For example, saying '我去笃看寺庙' (I go to dǔ to see the temple) should be corrected to '我去竺看寺庙'.
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Grammar Patterns of 竺
竺 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这是天____葵和矮牵牛盛开的时节。
This is when geraniums and petunias come into their own.
Example Sentences for 竺 (2)
Word Family of 竺
Compound Meaning
What does 天竺 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 竺
竺 refers to India and is often associated with Buddhism and bamboo.
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