HSK 6, n, 11 strokes, radical 艹, rank #13831, Hard
jú(ju2) T2
1chrysanthemum
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March 24, 2026
菊jú(ju2)
菊 (jú) refers to the chrysanthemum flower, which is often associated with autumn in Chinese culture. It symbolizes longevity, resilience, and is frequently featured in traditional Chinese art and poetry. Additionally, it is celebrated during festivals such as the Double Ninth Festival, where people admire its beauty and drink chrysanthemum tea.
Strokes11Radical艹Frequency#13831DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, chrysanthemums are one of the Four Gentlemen in traditional painting, alongside plum blossoms, orchids, and bamboo, representing noble qualities. They are also a symbol of the resilience of life, thriving even in the cold autumn months.
Memory Tip
Imagine a beautiful chrysanthemum flower blooming in a garden. The character 菊 resembles a blooming flower, with the top part (艹) representing grass or plants, and the bottom part (九) can remind you of the number nine, which is often associated with longevity.
Meanings of 菊
jú(ju2)
1chrysanthemum
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About 菊
菊Simplified
11Strokes
艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateCEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
菊 (jú) vs 玫瑰 (méiguī) — choose 菊 for autumn symbolism and cultural significance, while 玫瑰 represents romance and love.
Usage Notes
When using 菊, it is important to remember that it is a more formal term often found in literature and botanical contexts. Common collocations include '菊花' (júhuā) for chrysanthemum flower and '菊茶' (júchá) for chrysanthemum tea. Be careful with pronunciation, as mispronouncing the tone can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
Although 菊 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to themes of nature and seasons present in HSK Level 2 and 3. Students should focus on recognizing this character in texts related to nature or cultural festivals.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 菊 with similar characters due to the pronunciation. For example, saying 'jǔ' (举) instead of 'jú' (菊) can lead to misunderstandings, as 举 means 'to lift' or 'to raise'. Always remember the correct tone and context when using this character.
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Pronunciation of 菊
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2The sound half匊 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayflower
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 菊?
Decomposition of 菊
IDS Structure⿱艹匊
菊Full Character
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艹cao3
top
匊ju1
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 菊?
How to say chrysanthemum in Chinese
“chrysanthemum” in Chinese is菊jú
菊 (jú) refers to the chrysanthemum flower, which is often associated with autumn in Chinese culture. It symbolizes longevity, resilience, and is frequently featured in traditional Chinese art and poetry. Additionally, it is celebrated during festivals such as the Double Ninth Festival, where people admire its beauty and drink chrysanthemum tea.
When to use 菊
When using 菊, it is important to remember that it is a more formal term often found in literature and botanical contexts. Common collocations include '菊花' (júhuā) for chrysanthemum flower and '菊茶' (júchá) for chrysanthemum tea. Be careful with pronunciation, as mispronouncing the tone can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
菊 or something close to it
菊 (jú) vs 玫瑰 (méiguī) — choose 菊 for autumn symbolism and cultural significance, while 玫瑰 represents romance and love.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 菊 with similar characters due to the pronunciation. For example, saying 'jǔ' (举) instead of 'jú' (菊) can lead to misunderstandings, as 举 means 'to lift' or 'to raise'. Always remember the correct tone and context when using this character.
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菊
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Grammar Patterns of 菊
菊 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
