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March 24, 2026
踘jū(ju1)
The character 踘 (jū) refers to a 'ball' or specifically a 'leather ball', often used in sports or games. In certain contexts, particularly in Taiwan, it can be pronounced as [ju2], which may lead to confusion. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation but appears in specific sports vocabulary.
Strokes15Radical足Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Taiwan, sports like soccer and basketball are extremely popular, and the use of 踘 reflects the cultural significance of these games. The character is often seen in sports-related discussions or advertisements.
Memory Tip
Imagine a round, leather ball bouncing on your feet as you play a game. The character 踘 has the foot radical (足) which signifies movement or action related to the feet, helping you remember that it's associated with balls used in activities like soccer or basketball.
Meanings of 踘
jū(ju1)
1ball
2leather ball
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About 踘
踘Simplified
15Strokes
足Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a round, leather ball bouncing on your feet as you play a game. The character 踘 has the foot radical (足) which signifies movement or action related to the feet, helping you remember that it's associated with balls used in activities like soccer or basketball.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 踘 with similar-sounding words or characters. It's more commonly used in written contexts, especially in sports terminology, rather than in everyday speech. Pay attention to the pronunciation differences between standard Mandarin and the Taiwanese pronunciation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 踘 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to sports and physical activities. Students should focus on recognizing this character in reading contexts and associating it with related terms for different types of balls.
Cultural Note
In Taiwan, sports like soccer and basketball are extremely popular, and the use of 踘 reflects the cultural significance of these games. The character is often seen in sports-related discussions or advertisements.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 踘 with other characters that sound similar, such as 球 (qiú), which also means 'ball'. For example, saying '我喜欢踘' when you mean '我喜欢球' (I like balls) is incorrect; '球' is the more commonly used term.
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Cultural Notes for 踘
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In Taiwan, sports like soccer and basketball are extremely popular, and the use of 踘 reflects the cultural significance of these games. The character is often seen in sports-related discussions or advertisements.
Word Family of 踘
Words Containing This Character1
踘jūleather ball
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Frequently Asked Questions about 踘
It's mostly used to refer to a ball, particularly a leather ball, in specific contexts such as sports.
In standard Mandarin, it's pronounced as 'jū', but in Taiwan, it can be pronounced as 'ju2', which is important to note.
It's not a frequently used character in daily conversations, but it has relevance in specific sports contexts.
