unknown, 19 strokes, radical 足, rank #50063, Very Hard
蹶
juě
to stumble, to fall; to trample
g, 19 strokes, radical 足, rank #50063, Very Hard
蹶
juě
to kick (of horse)
unknown, 19 strokes, radical 足, rank #50063, Very Hard
jué(jue2)
primary
T2
1to stumble, to fall; to trample
2to kick (of horse)
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March 24, 2026
蹶jué(jue2)
The character 蹶 (jué) primarily means to stumble or fall, often used in contexts where someone trips or loses their footing. It can also imply trampling or kicking, especially in reference to animals like horses. This word is often associated with physical mishaps or actions that involve sudden loss of balance.
Strokes19Radical足Frequency#50063DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of stumbling can carry metaphorical meaning, often related to life's unexpected challenges or misfortunes. The imagery of falling can represent setbacks that one must overcome.
Memory Tip
Imagine a horse (the radical '足' meaning foot) that stumbles and kicks up dirt as it falls. The shape of 蹶 resembles a foot in motion, emphasizing the act of tripping and falling, and the sound 'jué' can remind you of a sudden 'oops' as one stumbles.
Meanings of 蹶
jué(jue2)
primary
1to stumble, to fall; to trample
2to kick (of horse)
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About 蹶
蹶Simplified
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足Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a horse (the radical '足' meaning foot) that stumbles and kicks up dirt as it falls. The shape of 蹶 resembles a foot in motion, emphasizing the act of tripping and falling, and the sound 'jué' can remind you of a sudden 'oops' as one stumbles.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 蹶 with other characters that have similar pronunciations but different meanings. It is primarily used in informal contexts. Common collocations include 尥蹶子 (liao4 jue3 zi5), which refers to a specific type of stumble or tripping action.
HSK Study Tips
While 蹶 is not an HSK word, it can be connected to HSK level 3 words related to movement and action, such as 跑 (pǎo, to run) and 路 (lù, road). Focus on understanding its usage in context, particularly in phrases that describe actions.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of stumbling can carry metaphorical meaning, often related to life's unexpected challenges or misfortunes. The imagery of falling can represent setbacks that one must overcome.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蹶 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我蹶了' (wǒ jué le) may sound correct, but it should specify the context, such as '我摔倒了' (wǒ shuāi dǎo le) for 'I fell down' instead.
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Cultural Notes for 蹶
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of stumbling can carry metaphorical meaning, often related to life's unexpected challenges or misfortunes. The imagery of falling can represent setbacks that one must overcome.
Word Family of 蹶
Words Containing This Character3
一蹶不振ruined at a stroke
蹶juéto stumble
尥蹶子to kick with the hind legs
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蹶
A common phrase is 尥蹶子, which describes the act of stumbling or tripping.
No, 蹶 is generally used in informal settings, often when discussing physical actions.
