具 (jù) - tool, implement & to possess, to have

具Tone 4

jù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 八

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具 · jù

tool, implement;

to possess, to have;

to provide, to furnish;

detailed, complete;

(classical) all, entirely.

tool, implementto possess, to haveto provide, to furnish

Usage highlights

toolfurnitureto have, to possessspecific, concreteto prepareutensil, appliance

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 缺— to lack, to be deficient
  • 无— to not have, without

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a useful tool (工具).
  • We need to prepare the documents (准备文件).
  • He has artistic talent (具有艺术才能).
  • Please provide specific details (请提供具体细节).

Collocations

  • tool(工具)
  • furniture(家具)
  • to have, to possess(具有)
  • specific, concrete(具体)
  • to prepare(准备)
  • utensil, appliance(器具)

Idioms

  • Everything is ready(万事俱备)
  • To have both talent and virtue(才德兼备)
  • To be well-equipped(装备齐全)
  • To have a unique style(别具一格)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted two hands holding up a tripod vessel, representing preparation and provision.
  • In ancient China, the possession of ritual vessels (具) was a symbol of status and capability.
  • The character conveys concepts of completeness, readiness, and possession in both material and abstract senses.

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