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苧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
苧zhùChina grass, ramiex, 9 strokes, radical 艹
zhù(zhu4) T4
  1. 1China grass, ramie
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March 24, 2026

苧zhù(zhu4)

苧 (zhù) refers to a type of plant commonly known as ramie or China grass, which is valued for its strong fibers. It is often used in textiles and traditional crafts, particularly in regions where the plant is cultivated. This character may not be frequently encountered in everyday conversation but is important in discussions related to agriculture and textile production.

Strokes9Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, ramie has been used for centuries in traditional clothing and textiles, symbolizing craftsmanship and sustainability. The cultivation of ramie is an important aspect of rural life in some regions, reflecting both agricultural practices and heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, green plant with long, fibrous leaves. The character 苧 visually resembles a plant with its grass radical (艹) atop the character, indicating it's a plant-related word. Picture 'zhù' as the sound of a gentle breeze rustling through the ramie plants, reinforcing both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 苧

zhù(zhu4)
1China grass, ramie
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About 苧

苧Simplified
9Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 苧

Usage Notes

While 苧 is a specific term, learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, like agriculture or textile industries. Be aware of its tone; mispronouncing it as 'zhù' with an incorrect tone can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

苧 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists but is relevant for learners who wish to deepen their understanding of specialized vocabulary. Students at this level should focus on related terms in agriculture and textile discussions, broadening their contextual vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 苧 with similar plant-related characters, such as 草 (cǎo), which means 'grass'. A common mistake is saying 'cǎo' when referring to ramie instead of using 'zhù'. Always remember to use the correct character and tone.

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Etymology of 苧

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

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)宁
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Case file: 苧

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half宁 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaygrass
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 苧

IDS Structure⿱艹宁
苧Full Character
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艹cao3
top
宁Ning2
bottom
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How to say China grass, ramie in Chinese

“China grass, ramie” in Chinese is苧zhù

苧 (zhù) refers to a type of plant commonly known as ramie or China grass, which is valued for its strong fibers. It is often used in textiles and traditional crafts, particularly in regions where the plant is cultivated. This character may not be frequently encountered in everyday conversation but is important in discussions related to agriculture and textile production.

When to use 苧

While 苧 is a specific term, learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, like agriculture or textile industries. Be aware of its tone; mispronouncing it as 'zhù' with an incorrect tone can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 苧 with similar plant-related characters, such as 草 (cǎo), which means 'grass'. A common mistake is saying 'cǎo' when referring to ramie instead of using 'zhù'. Always remember to use the correct character and tone.

Write 苧

苧

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Word Family of 苧

Words Containing This Character2
苎麻bulrush苧麻
苎zhùBoehmeria nivea苧
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 苧

苧 is primarily used in the textile industry for making fabrics due to its strong fibers.

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