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衢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
衢qúhighway; thoroughfare, intersectionns, 24 strokes, radical 行
qú(qu2)qu T2
  1. 1highway; thoroughfare, intersection
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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
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
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 衢

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.

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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Etymology of 衢

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

step

Semantic (meaning)行
+
Phonetic (sound)瞿
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Origin

衢 = 行 + 瞿. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 衢

IDS Structure⿻行瞿
衢Full character
=
行hang2
outer
瞿ju4
inner
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Parts

Which of these is part of 衢?

How to say highway; thoroughfare, intersection in Chinese

“highway; thoroughfare, intersection” in Chinese is衢qú

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.

When to use 衢

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.

What learners get wrong

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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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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Frequently Asked Questions about 衢

It is pronounced as 'qú' with a rising tone.

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