鉅 (jù) - Huge, enormous, gigantic & also refers to a type of steel or

鉅Tone 4

jù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

鉅 · jù

Huge, enormous, gigantic;

also refers to a type of steel or iron;

used in names to convey greatness, strength, or importance.

Huge, enormous, giganticalso refers to a type of steel orused in names to convey greatness, strength, or

Usage highlights

Huge amountGreat work/monumental bookEnormous profitVast wealthGiant corporationGreat achievement

Synonyms

  • 巨— huge, enormous (more common simplified form)
  • 大— big, large
  • 龐— huge, immense

Antonyms

  • 小— small, little
  • 微— tiny, minute
  • 細— fine, slender

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The company achieved huge profits (鉅額利潤).
  • He faced enormous difficulties (鉅大困難).
  • This is a monumental work (鉅著).
  • They invested a vast sum (鉅款).

Collocations

  • Huge amount(鉅額)
  • Great work/monumental book(鉅著)
  • Enormous profit(鉅利)
  • Vast wealth(鉅富)
  • Giant corporation(鉅商)
  • Great achievement(鉅業)

Idioms

  • Creating monumental works(鴻篇鉅製)
  • A work of great originality and style(文章鉅公)
  • A wealthy and powerful family(鉅族大家)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to hard iron or steel, later extended to mean huge or great.
  • Often used in classical Chinese to describe things of exceptional size, importance, or value.
  • In names, conveys a sense of grandeur, strength, and significance.

FAQ