沮 (jǔ) - to stop, prevent & damp, moist

沮Tone 3

jǔ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

傑君

沮 · jǔ

to stop, prevent;

damp, moist;

dejected, dispirited;

also a surname.

to stop, preventdamp, moistdejected, dispirited

Usage highlights

DejectedDamp lowlandTo stop/preventTo frustrateTo obstructTo feel discouraged

Synonyms

  • 阻— to hinder, obstruct
  • 止— to stop, cease
  • 丧— to lose, be dejected

Antonyms

  • 励— to encourage, urge
  • 振— to rouse, invigorate
  • 促— to promote, urge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt very dejected (沮丧).
  • The rain made the ground damp (沮洳).
  • We must prevent this from happening (沮遏).
  • The river's name is Jushui (沮水).

Collocations

  • Dejected(沮丧)
  • Damp lowland(沮洳)
  • To stop/prevent(沮遏)
  • To frustrate(沮坏)
  • To obstruct(沮格)
  • To feel discouraged(沮屈)

Idioms

  • Heartbroken and dispirited(心沮神丧)
  • To be frustrated and retreat(沮丧退缩)
  • To feel discouraged and give up(沮丧失意)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the Jushui River, a tributary of the Han River.
  • The character carries both geographical and emotional connotations in classical texts.
  • As a surname, it traces back to ancient place names and official titles.

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