娵 (jū) - A surname & also refers to a constellation in Chinese astronomy

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jū ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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娵 · jū

A surname;

also refers to a constellation in Chinese astronomy;

used in ancient names and place names.

A surnamealso refers to a constellation in Chinese astronomyused in ancient names and place names.

Usage highlights

Zōu surnameZōu and Zi constellationsZōu and ZiZōu the BeautifulZōu and JuZōu's territory

Synonyms

  • 邹— Zou (more common surname with similar pronunciation)
  • 媰— pregnant woman (similar meaning in ancient usage)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient surname Zōu(娵)
  • A star in Chinese astronomy(娵觜)
  • An ancient place name(娵訾)
  • A character in historical records(娵娃)

Collocations

  • Zōu surname(娵姓)
  • Zōu and Zi constellations(娵觜)
  • Zōu and Zi(娵訾)
  • Zōu the Beautiful(娵娃)
  • Zōu and Ju(娵与)
  • Zōu's territory(娵地)

Idioms

  • The Zōu and Zi constellations(娵觜之精)
  • Zōu the Beautiful Lady(娵娃美女)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 娵 was an ancient surname during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • In Chinese astronomy, 娵觜 refers to a constellation corresponding to parts of Orion.
  • The character appears in classical texts like the 'Records of the Grand Historian'.

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