竐 (chù) - To begin & to start

竐Tone 4

chù ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

竐 · chù

To begin;

to start;

to initiate;

to commence;

also used in ancient texts.

To beginto startto initiate

Usage highlights

To beginTo initiateTo commenceBeginningInitial stageTo start a business

Synonyms

  • 始— beginning, start
  • 初— initial, first
  • 开— open, start

Antonyms

  • 终— end, conclusion
  • 末— final, last
  • 结— finish, conclude

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ceremony began at dawn (仪式竐于黎明).
  • He initiated the project (他竐动了这个项目).
  • The meeting commenced promptly (会议准时竐始).

Collocations

  • To begin(竐始)
  • To initiate(竐动)
  • To commence(竐端)
  • Beginning(竐头)
  • Initial stage(竐期)
  • To start a business(竐业)

Idioms

  • A good beginning is half the battle(竐业维艰)
  • From start to finish(自竐至终)
  • To break new ground(开天竐地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 竐 is a classical Chinese character used in formal and literary contexts.
  • The character carries connotations of foundation and origin in philosophical texts.
  • It appears in historical documents describing the founding of dynasties or institutions.

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