Chinese characters for “ju”
75 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
jū
handful
8 strokesto live, to reside
8 strokesto detain, to restrain, to seize
8 strokesmonkey, ape
8 strokeshemp
8 strokescolt
8 strokesulcer, carbuncle, abscess
10 strokesto grasp or hold with both hands
11 strokessalted or pickled vegetables
11 strokesZelkowa acuminata
12 strokesgirdle ornaments
12 strokesweak, lame
12 strokescurium
12 strokeshem, lapel
13 strokesosprey, fish hawk
13 strokesball
15 strokescurium
15 strokescolt
15 strokesto bow, to bend
17 strokesto question, to interrogate
18 strokesSecond tone
jú
Third tone
jǔ
to raise
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4to suck
8 strokesto stop, to prevent
8 strokescarpenter's square, ruler, rule
9 strokestaro, hemp
9 strokesa type of elm tree
13 strokesrule, regulation
13 strokesirregular teeth
13 strokesbetel pepper
14 strokesto raise
16 strokesto walk alone
16 strokesa type of elm tree
20 strokesirregular teeth
20 strokesFourth tone
jù
sentence, clause, phrase, paragraph
5 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3to possess, to occupy
11 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5theatrical plays, opera, drama
10 strokesto assemble, to collect, to meet
14 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4distance, gap
11 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5a saw
13 strokeslarge, huge, gigantic
4 strokesan interjection of surprise
6 strokesto defend, to ward off
7 strokesditch, gutter
7 strokesa kind of lettuce
7 strokestool, implement
8 strokestorch
8 strokessteel, iron
9 strokesall, together
10 strokesarrogant, haughty, rude
10 strokesto assemble, to collect, to meet
10 strokesto fear, to dread
11 strokesunit of animal power
12 strokessteel, iron
12 strokescyclone, gale, typhoon
12 strokeswild boar
13 strokespoor
14 strokestheatrical plays, opera, drama
15 strokesstraw sandals
15 strokesto crouch, to squat
15 strokesto possess, to occupy
16 strokesrapid, sudden, unexpected
16 strokesa saw
16 strokesstraw sandals
17 strokescyclone, gale, typhoon
17 strokesstartled
18 strokesto contribute for drinks
20 strokesto fear, to dread
21 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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