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句子jùzisentenceHSK 3, n, 8 strokes, rank #10346, Medium
jùzi(ju4zi5)ju zi T4
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March 24, 2026

句子jùzi(ju4zi5)

句子 (jùzi) means 'sentence' in Mandarin. It refers to a group of words that express a complete thought and is commonly used in both spoken and written language to convey information, ask questions, or give commands. In everyday contexts, understanding and forming sentences is fundamental for effective communication.

Strokes8Frequency#10346DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese education, mastering sentence construction is emphasized from an early age, as it is crucial for academic success and effective communication. This reflects the importance of language precision in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'juicy' sentence that is rich with flavor. The character 句 (jù) resembles a hook, suggesting how a sentence 'hooks' thoughts together, while 子 (zi) means 'child,' representing the idea of a sentence as a 'child' of language that helps express ideas.

Meanings of 句子

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About 句子

句子Simplified
8Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#10346Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 句子

Quick Contrast

短语 (duǎnyǔ) vs 句子 (jùzi): use 句子 when referring to a complete sentence, while 短语 indicates a phrase that may not express a complete thought.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the pronunciation of 句子; the first character 句 (jù) is pronounced with a falling tone, while 子 (zi) has a neutral tone. Common collocations include 复杂的句子 (fùzá de jùzi - complex sentence) and 短句 (duǎn jù - short sentence). Avoid mixing up this word with similar terms like 词 (cí - word).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 3 level word, 句子 connects with other foundational vocabulary related to language and communication. Focus on sentence structure and practice forming both simple and complex sentences to enhance fluency.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 句子 (jùzi) with 语句 (yǔjù), which also means 'sentence' but is more formal. For example, saying '我有很多语句' (Wǒ yǒu hěnduō yǔjù - I have many sentences) is less common than using 句子.

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Component Characters

句jùsentence
HSK 35 strokes口
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子zison
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How to say sentence in Chinese

“sentence” in Chinese is句子jùzi

句子 (jùzi) means 'sentence' in Mandarin. It refers to a group of words that express a complete thought and is commonly used in both spoken and written language to convey information, ask questions, or give commands. In everyday contexts, understanding and forming sentences is fundamental for effective communication.

When to use 句子

Be cautious with the pronunciation of 句子; the first character 句 (jù) is pronounced with a falling tone, while 子 (zi) has a neutral tone. Common collocations include 复杂的句子 (fùzá de jùzi - complex sentence) and 短句 (duǎn jù - short sentence). Avoid mixing up this word with similar terms like 词 (cí - word).

句子 or something close to it

短语 (duǎnyǔ) vs 句子 (jùzi): use 句子 when referring to a complete sentence, while 短语 indicates a phrase that may not express a complete thought.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 句子 (jùzi) with 语句 (yǔjù), which also means 'sentence' but is more formal. For example, saying '我有很多语句' (Wǒ yǒu hěnduō yǔjù - I have many sentences) is less common than using 句子.

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Grammar Patterns of 句子

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这个____我没看懂。

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Example Sentences for 句子 (10)

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如果你把词调换一下位置, 这个句子听起来就更好了.

rú guǒ nǐ bǎ cí tiáo huàn yī xià wèi zhì, , zhè gè jù zǐ tīng qǐ lái jiù gēng hǎo.

If you change the words over, the sentence sounds better.
2
本句子用的是主动语态.

běn jù zǐ yòng de shì zhǔ dòng yǔ tài.

This sentence is in the active voice.
3
瞧, 你把do打成了so, 这样一来句子就不通了.

qiáo, , nǐdo bǎ do dǎso, chéng le so, zhè yàng yī lái jù zǐ jiù.

Look, you've typed " do " as'so " , and made nonsense of the whole sentence.
4
这个句子很简单,学生们都能理解。

Zhè ge jùzi hěn jiǎndān, xuéshēngmen dōu néng lǐjiě.

This sentence is very simple, all the students can understand it.
5
你能用这个词造一个句子吗?

Nǐ néng yòng zhège cí zào yī gè jùzi ma?

Can you make a sentence using this word?
6
老师要我们分析这个句子的意思。

Lǎoshī yào wǒmen fēnxī zhè ge jùzi de yìsi.

The teacher wants us to analyze the meaning of this sentence.
7
这篇文章的每个句子都很有趣。

Zhè piān wénzhāng de měi gè jùzi dōu hěn yǒuqù.

Every sentence in this article is interesting.
8
这个句子有几个语法错误,需要修改一下。

Zhè gè jùzi yǒu jǐ gè yǔfǎ cuòwù, xūyào xiūgǎi yīxià.

This sentence has several grammatical errors and needs to be revised.
9
请你用这本书里的例子来解释这个句子的结构。

Qǐng nǐ yòng zhè běn shū lǐ de lìzi lái jiěshì zhè gè jùzi de jiégòu.

Please use the examples from this book to explain the structure of this sentence.
10
为了写出好句子,我们需要多读多练习。

Wèile xiě chū hǎo jùzi, wǒmen xūyào duō dú duō liànxí.

To write good sentences, we need to read more and practice more.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 句子

You can say: '我写了一个句子。' (Wǒ xiěle yīgè jùzi - I wrote a sentence.)

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