閰 (jú) - A rare character meaning corner, nook, or recess & also appears in some historical and literary contexts.

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jú ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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閰 · jú

A rare character meaning corner, nook, or recess;

also appears in some historical and literary contexts.

A rare character meaning corner, nook, or recessalso appears in some historical and literary contexts.

Usage highlights

hidden cornersecluded nooksmall recesscorner of a roomliterary corner

Synonyms

  • 角— corner, angle
  • 隅— corner, nook

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a hidden corner (閰隅).
  • He found a secluded nook in the garden (花园閰处).
  • The room had a small recess (閰室).

Collocations

  • hidden corner(閰隅)
  • secluded nook(閰处)
  • small recess(閰室)
  • corner of a room(室閰)
  • literary corner(文閰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature and historical texts.
  • Used to describe architectural features like corners and recesses.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage.

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