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March 24, 2026
菹jū(ju1)
The character 菹 (jū) refers to salted or pickled vegetables, often used in the context of traditional Chinese cuisine. It can also denote marshland or swamps, highlighting its connection to wetland environments. In some contexts, it is used in a more graphic sense, such as mincing human flesh and bones, although this usage is rare and quite specific.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, pickled vegetables are a staple side dish, often served with rice or noodles, and are deeply rooted in traditional preservation methods. The use of 菹 reflects the importance of pickling in Chinese culinary practice.
Memory Tip
Imagine a chef (representing 'mincing') in a lush marshland (symbolizing 'swamp') surrounded by jars of pickled vegetables. The character 菹 has the radical for 'plant' (艹) on top, representing the vegetation, while the bottom part can be visualized as a tool for cutting (mincing) the vegetables.
Meanings of 菹
jū(ju1)
primary
1salted or pickled vegetables
2marshland
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菹Simplified
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艹Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
When using 菹, be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding terms. It is more common in culinary contexts, so ensure you are in an appropriate setting. Also, remember that the tone is important; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.
HSK Study Tips
Although 菹 is not found in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with food-related terms and characters at HSK Level 3 and above. Students should focus on understanding its culinary applications and practice pronunciation to distinguish it from similar words.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 菹 with similar sounding words, leading to misunderstandings. For example, saying 'jǔ' (举) instead of 'jū' can change the meaning entirely, as 举 means 'to raise' or 'to lift'.
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2The sound half沮 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayplant
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 菹?
Decomposition of 菹
IDS Structure⿱艹沮
菹Full Character
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艹cao3
top
沮ju3
bottom
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How to say salted or pickled vegetables in Chinese
“salted or pickled vegetables” in Chinese is菹zū
The character 菹 (jū) refers to salted or pickled vegetables, often used in the context of traditional Chinese cuisine. It can also denote marshland or swamps, highlighting its connection to wetland environments. In some contexts, it is used in a more graphic sense, such as mincing human flesh and bones, although this usage is rare and quite specific.
When to use 菹
When using 菹, be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding terms. It is more common in culinary contexts, so ensure you are in an appropriate setting. Also, remember that the tone is important; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 菹 with similar sounding words, leading to misunderstandings. For example, saying 'jǔ' (举) instead of 'jū' can change the meaning entirely, as 举 means 'to raise' or 'to lift'.
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菹
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Word Family of 菹
Words Containing This Character1
菹jūswamp
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 菹
菹 specifically refers to pickled vegetables, whereas other characters may denote different types of food or preparation methods.
Yes, it can also refer to marshland or wet environments, but its primary usage is in culinary contexts.
It is pronounced 'jū' with a high level tone, so make sure to maintain the tone while practicing.
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