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March 24, 2026
衢qú(qu2)
The character 衢 (qú) refers to a highway or thoroughfare, often indicating a place where multiple roads intersect. It conveys the idea of connectivity and accessibility, typically used in contexts related to transportation and travel.
Strokes24Radical行Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of roads and thoroughfares is significant, particularly in the context of historical trade routes like the Silk Road, which facilitated cultural exchange and economic development.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big 'Q' (q) shape made by two roads crossing at a junction, representing the intersection of highways. The character 衢 has a 'road' component (行) suggesting movement, reinforcing its meaning of a thoroughfare.
Meanings of 衢
qú(qu2)
1highway; thoroughfare, intersection
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About 衢
衢Simplified
24Strokes
行Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a big 'Q' (q) shape made by two roads crossing at a junction, representing the intersection of highways. The character 衢 has a 'road' component (行) suggesting movement, reinforcing its meaning of a thoroughfare.
Usage Notes
This character is more commonly found in written Chinese and may be considered formal. Learners often confuse it with similar characters, so pay attention to the context in which it is used, especially when referring to specific types of roads or intersections.
HSK Study Tips
Although 衢 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other road-related terms like 路 (lù, road) and 交叉口 (jiāochā kǒu, intersection). Students should focus on recognizing it in reading materials that discuss transportation or urban planning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of roads and thoroughfares is significant, particularly in the context of historical trade routes like the Silk Road, which facilitated cultural exchange and economic development.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 衢 with similar characters like 路 (lù) or 途 (tú). For example, saying '我去路' (wǒ qù lù) instead of using 衢 in a context discussing a major intersection can lead to confusion.
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Cultural Notes for 衢
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In Chinese culture, the concept of roads and thoroughfares is significant, particularly in the context of historical trade routes like the Silk Road, which facilitated cultural exchange and economic development.
Word Family of 衢
Words Containing This Character4
衢州Quzhou prefecture level city in Zhejiang
衢qúthoroughfare
衢州市Quzhou prefecture level city in Zhejiang
柳陌花衢brothel
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What does 衢州 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 衢
It is pronounced as 'qú' with a rising tone.
Not exactly; it specifically refers to major thoroughfares or intersections, not minor roads.
No, it's more common in written language and formal contexts.
