坾 (zhù) - To accumulate dust & dusty, covered in dust.

坾Tone 4

zhù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 土

志

坾 · zhù

To accumulate dust;

dusty, covered in dust.

To accumulate dustdusty, covered in dust.

Usage highlights

Dust accumulationCovered in dustDustyAccumulated dirtDust

Synonyms

  • 尘— dust
  • 灰— ash, dust
  • 垢— dirt, filth

Antonyms

  • 洁— clean
  • 净— clean, pure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old bookshelf was covered in dust (坾尘).
  • The abandoned room had accumulated dust (坾满灰尘).
  • The antique vase was dusty (坾了灰尘).

Collocations

  • Dust accumulation(坾尘)
  • Covered in dust(坾满灰尘)
  • Dusty(坾了灰)
  • Accumulated dirt(坾垢)
  • Dust-covered(坾封)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Associated with neglect or abandonment, as objects left undisturbed accumulate dust.

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