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苴 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
苴jūhemp; sack-clothzg, 8 strokes, radical 艹, rank #87221, Very Hard
苴jūsack clothunknown, 8 strokes, radical 艹, rank #87221, Very Hard
苴jūsurname Juunknown, 8 strokes, radical 艹, rank #87221, Very Hard
jū(Ju1)ju T1
  1. 1hemp; sack-cloth
  2. 2sack cloth
Also a Chinese surname, Ju — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

苴jū(Ju1)

The character 苴 (jū) primarily refers to a type of hemp used for making textiles and sackcloth. This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear in specific contexts related to textiles or historical references. As a surname, it connects to certain families in Chinese culture.

Strokes8Radical艹Frequency#87221DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Hemp has been used in China for thousands of years, particularly in textiles and traditional clothing. The significance of hemp in historical production reflects the agricultural practices and material culture of ancient China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a big sack made of hemp hanging in a field. The character 苴 resembles a plant with its leafy top, and the sound 'jū' can remind you of 'juicy' hemp, making it more memorable. Visualize a juicy plant that is used to create strong, durable material.

Meanings of 苴

jū(Ju1)
1hemp; sack-cloth
2sack cloth
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About 苴

苴Simplified
8Strokes
艹Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 苴 with other similar characters, so pay attention to the components. This term is more formal and specific, often found in written texts rather than spoken language. Common collocations include phrases related to textiles or materials.

HSK Study Tips

As an uncommon HSK level word, 苴 may not appear in beginner materials but is useful for learners interested in specific vocabulary related to textiles. Focus on recognizing the character's structure and its pronunciation, and relate it to other textile-related terms you may learn.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 苴 with the character for 'grass' (草). For example, saying '草 cloth' instead of '苴 cloth' is incorrect; the correct term is '苴 cloth' for sackcloth made of hemp.

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Etymology of 苴

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

Semantic (meaning)艹
+
Phonetic (sound)且
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Origin

苴 = 艹 + 且. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 苴

IDS Structure⿱艹且
苴Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
且qie3
bottom
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Parts

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How to say hemp; sack-cloth in Chinese

“hemp; sack-cloth” in Chinese is苴jū

The character 苴 (jū) primarily refers to a type of hemp used for making textiles and sackcloth. This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear in specific contexts related to textiles or historical references. As a surname, it connects to certain families in Chinese culture.

When to use 苴

Learners often confuse 苴 with other similar characters, so pay attention to the components. This term is more formal and specific, often found in written texts rather than spoken language. Common collocations include phrases related to textiles or materials.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 苴 with the character for 'grass' (草). For example, saying '草 cloth' instead of '苴 cloth' is incorrect; the correct term is '苴 cloth' for sackcloth made of hemp.

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Word Family of 苴

Words Containing This Character1
苴jū(hemp)

Frequently Asked Questions about 苴

It is not commonly used in daily conversation; it mainly refers to hemp or sackcloth.

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