CHINESE CHARACTER
- Numbered pinyin
- jue2
- English meanings
- to chew, also pr. [jue2]
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BUILDING BLOCKS
Structure & components
Left–right structure
Left–right arrangement: left 口; right 爵.
Meaning & sound clues
口 is identified as the meaning component, associated with “mouth”.
爵 is identified as the sound component (jué). Its pronunciation may differ from the modern pronunciation of 嚼.
This breakdown describes the written shape. A component's meaning does not always explain the meaning of the whole character.
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
tough
decide; determine
rise abruptly
select; choose
dig; excavate
nobility title; rank
rampant; raging
look around in surprise; hale
most
feel
knack; formula; farewell
Example sentences
Read the Chinese sentence, then check its English translation.
- 01
Chew up.
- 02
Chew slowly.
- 03
Chew gum.
- 04
Aids digestion.
- 05
Mind the pace.
- 06
A healthy diet.
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