(zhù) - Zhu — refers to a type of bamboo & also used in place names.

Tone 4

zhù | 12 strokes | radical:

· zhù

Zhu — refers to a type of bamboo or a bamboo grove;

also used in place names.

Zhu — refers to a type of bambooalso used in place names.

Usage highlights

Zhu Mountainbamboo groveZhu bambooZhu villageZhu peakZhu valley

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain is covered with bamboo groves (嵀竹林).
  • Zhu Mountain (嵀山) is known for its scenic beauty.
  • He visited a bamboo forest (嵀林) during his hike.
  • The village is named after the local bamboo (嵀村).

Collocations

  • Zhu Mountain(嵀山)
  • bamboo grove(嵀林)
  • Zhu bamboo(嵀竹)
  • Zhu village(嵀村)
  • Zhu peak(嵀峰)
  • Zhu valley(嵀谷)

Idioms

  • Bamboo grove on the mountain(山嵀竹林)
  • Zhu Mountain's elegance(嵀山秀色)
  • Bamboo forest path(嵀林小径)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 嵀 is often associated with natural landscapes, particularly mountains and bamboo groves.
  • In Chinese culture, bamboo symbolizes resilience, integrity, and elegance, making 嵀 a character with positive connotations.
  • It is sometimes used in place names to denote areas rich in bamboo or mountainous terrain.

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