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March 24, 2026
逐zhú(zhu2)
The character 逐 (zhú) primarily means 'to pursue' or 'to chase.' It is often used in contexts where something is being followed or sought after, such as in competitive scenarios or when describing efforts to reach a goal. Additionally, it can imply a step-by-step approach to achieving something.
Strokes10Radical辶Frequency#15285DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of pursuing goals step by step is often emphasized in traditional education and personal development, reflecting a mindset of perseverance and gradual progress.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person (the character 逐) chasing after a rabbit (the radical '走' which indicates movement) in a field. The '之' component at the end can be visualized as the rabbit's tail, reminding you that you are pursuing something with each step.
Meanings of 逐
zhú(zhu2)
1to pursue
2to chase
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About 逐
逐Simplified
10Strokes
辶Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#15285Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
追 (zhuī) - use 逐 (zhú) when emphasizing a methodical or step-by-step pursuit, while 追 (zhuī) focuses more on the act of chasing itself.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 逐 with similar-sounding characters like '住' (zhù), which means 'to live' or 'to stay.' 逐 is more commonly used in formal contexts, particularly in literature or discussions about goals and strategies. Common collocations include 逐步 (zhúbù - step by step) and 逐渐 (zhújiàn - gradually).
HSK Study Tips
While 逐 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK Level 3 words related to movement and action. Focus on its usage in phrases and idiomatic expressions to enhance your understanding of contextual applications.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 逐 in informal contexts where simpler words would suffice. For instance, saying '我逐他' (Wǒ zhú tā - I pursue him) sounds awkward; the more common phrase would be '我追他' (Wǒ zhuī tā - I chase him).
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Pronunciation of 逐
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Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 豕 represents the sound.
1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
2The sound half豕 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywalk
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 逐?
Decomposition of 逐
IDS Structure⿺辶豕
逐Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
豕shi3
inner
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 逐?
How to say to pursue in Chinese
“to pursue” in Chinese is逐zhú
The character 逐 (zhú) primarily means 'to pursue' or 'to chase.' It is often used in contexts where something is being followed or sought after, such as in competitive scenarios or when describing efforts to reach a goal. Additionally, it can imply a step-by-step approach to achieving something.
When to use 逐
Be careful not to confuse 逐 with similar-sounding characters like '住' (zhù), which means 'to live' or 'to stay.' 逐 is more commonly used in formal contexts, particularly in literature or discussions about goals and strategies. Common collocations include 逐步 (zhúbù - step by step) and 逐渐 (zhújiàn - gradually).
逐 or something close to it
追 (zhuī) - use 逐 (zhú) when emphasizing a methodical or step-by-step pursuit, while 追 (zhuī) focuses more on the act of chasing itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 逐 in informal contexts where simpler words would suffice. For instance, saying '我逐他' (Wǒ zhú tā - I pursue him) sounds awkward; the more common phrase would be '我追他' (Wǒ zhuī tā - I chase him).
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Grammar Patterns of 逐
逐 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
