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March 24, 2026
齟jǔ(ju3)
The character 齟 (jǔ) primarily refers to irregular or misaligned teeth, symbolizing discord or disharmony. It is often used metaphorically to describe situations or relationships that are not in sync or harmonious.
Strokes20Radical齒Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, harmony is highly valued, making the concept of 齟 (discord) significant when discussing interpersonal relationships or social order, particularly in Confucian philosophy.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person with crooked teeth, making it hard for them to smile. The character 齟 has the radical '齒' (teeth), which looks like a row of teeth, and the sound 'jǔ' can remind you of 'gawk,' as in a gawked smile with misaligned teeth.
Meanings of 齟
jǔ(ju3)
1irregular teeth; discord
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About 齟
齟Simplified
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齒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person with crooked teeth, making it hard for them to smile. The character 齟 has the radical '齒' (teeth), which looks like a row of teeth, and the sound 'jǔ' can remind you of 'gawk,' as in a gawked smile with misaligned teeth.
Usage Notes
This character is quite formal and is not commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar sounding words; context is key when discussing relationships or situations of discord.
HSK Study Tips
Although 齟 is not included in HSK levels, it connects with words relating to harmony and disharmony, which might appear in intermediate-level discussions. Focus on recognizing its usage in literary or formal contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, harmony is highly valued, making the concept of 齟 (discord) significant when discussing interpersonal relationships or social order, particularly in Confucian philosophy.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 齟 with similar characters like 齿 (chǐ, teeth) or 误 (wù, mistake). For example, they might say '他们的关系很齿' instead of '他们的关系很齟.' Remember, 齟 relates to discord, not just teeth.
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Cultural Notes for 齟
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In Chinese culture, harmony is highly valued, making the concept of 齟 (discord) significant when discussing interpersonal relationships or social order, particularly in Confucian philosophy.
Word Family of 齟
Words Containing This Character2
龃龉lit. unaligned teeth齟齬
龃jǔirregular齟
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Frequently Asked Questions about 齟
You can use 齟 in a sentence like '他们之间的关系很齟齟,' meaning 'Their relationship is quite discordant.'
Not really; it's more likely to be found in written texts or formal discussions.
Synonyms include 不和 (bùhé) meaning 'disagreement' or 纷争 (fēnzhēng) meaning 'conflict.'
