蘧 (qú) - A type of rush plant & a surname

蘧Tone 2

qú ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

蘧 · qú

A type of rush plant;

a surname;

suddenly;

hastily;

used in classical Chinese as a conjunction meaning 'then' or 'thereupon'.

A type of rush planta surnamesuddenly

Usage highlights

SuddenlyRush plantSurname QuAwaken suddenlyQu Boyu

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient philosopher Zhuangzi mentioned the rush plant (蘧).
  • He suddenly realized the truth (蘧然).
  • It is used as a surname (蘧姓).
  • In classical texts, it can mean 'then' or 'thereupon' (蘧).

Collocations

  • Suddenly(蘧然)
  • Rush plant(蘧蔬)
  • Surname Qu(蘧姓)
  • Awaken suddenly(蘧觉)
  • Qu Boyu (a historical figure)(蘧伯玉)

Idioms

  • Qu Boyu knew his faults(蘧伯玉知非)
  • Suddenly awakened(蘧然觉)
  • The carriage of Qu Boyu(蘧车)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with Qu Boyu, a virtuous minister from the Spring and Autumn period, known for self-reflection.
  • The character appears in classical texts like Zhuangzi, often denoting sudden realization or a type of plant.
  • As a surname, it is rare but carries historical and scholarly connotations.

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