鞠 (jū) - To bow & to bend

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jū ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

鞠 · jū

To bow;

to bend;

to rear;

to nurture;

ancient leather ball used in football-like game;

a surname.

To bowto bendto rear

Usage highlights

To bow respectfullyTo rear and nurtureAncient football gameSurname JuTo bow and scrapeTo inquire diligently

Synonyms

  • 躬— to bow; to bend forward
  • 拜— to bow; to worship
  • 养— to rear; to nurture

Antonyms

  • 伸— to stretch; to extend
  • 仰— to look upward; to raise head

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bowed deeply to show respect (鞠躬).
  • Parents nurture their children (鞠养).
  • Ancient Chinese played a ball game called cuju (蹴鞠).
  • The surname Ju is not very common (鞠姓).

Collocations

  • To bow respectfully(鞠躬)
  • To rear and nurture(鞠养)
  • Ancient football game(蹴鞠)
  • Surname Ju(鞠姓)
  • To bow and scrape(鞠躬尽瘁)
  • To inquire diligently(鞠问)

Idioms

  • Bend one's back and exhaust one's energy(鞠躬尽瘁)
  • Serve with utmost dedication(鞠躬尽力)
  • Inquire thoroughly into a matter(鞠为茂草)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鞠 was used in ancient China for a leather ball in cuju, considered an early form of football.
  • The character carries connotations of respect and humility through the bowing gesture.
  • As a surname, it's relatively uncommon but has historical roots in Chinese aristocracy.

FAQ