(zhū) - Zhu — a wooden stake or post & a peg

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zhū | 15 strokes | radical:

· zhū

Zhu — a wooden stake or post;

a peg;

used in classical Chinese texts, now rare in modern usage.

Zhu — a wooden stake or posta pegused in classical Chinese texts, now rare in

Usage highlights

wooden stakemarking pegclassical usagerare character

Synonyms

  • stake, pile
  • stake, peg

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He drove a wooden stake into the ground (橥).
  • The ancient text mentioned using a peg (橥) for marking.
  • This character appears in classical literature (橥).

Collocations

  • wooden stake()
  • marking peg()
  • classical usage()
  • rare character()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts but is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • Primarily found in historical or literary contexts rather than contemporary language.

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