() - To accumulate, to pile up, to store & archaic character meaning to gather or collect.

Tone 4

jù | 11 strokes | radical:

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To accumulate, to pile up, to store;

archaic character meaning to gather or collect.

To accumulate, to pile up, to storearchaic character meaning to gather or collect.

Usage highlights

Accumulate and storeStore grainsPile up earthGather and collectStore wealth

Synonyms

  • to accumulate, to amass
  • to gather, to assemble
  • to store, to stockpile

Antonyms

  • to scatter, to disperse
  • to consume, to deplete

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text used 埾 for accumulation (埾积).
  • He stored grains in the barn (埾粮).
  • This character represents piling up earth (埾土).

Collocations

  • Accumulate and store(埾积)
  • Store grains(埾粮)
  • Pile up earth(埾土)
  • Gather and collect(埾聚)
  • Store wealth(埾财)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts.
  • The character composition suggests accumulation of earth or materials, reflecting ancient storage practices.

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