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楚
chǔ
Description
「楚」这个字现在很少单独用，常常出现在词语「清楚」里，意思是明白、看得很明白。
The character "楚" is now rarely used alone and often appears in the word "清楚", meaning clear or well understood.
它也是中国古代一个国家的名字，叫「楚国」。
It is also the name of an ancient Chinese state called "楚国".
Meanings
清楚qīngchu
clear; distinct (usually in this compound)
你说得很清楚，我听懂了。
You spoke very clearly, I understood.
楚chǔ
Chu, an ancient Chinese state
楚国在中国的南方。
The State of Chu is in southern China.
痛楚tòngchǔ
pain; anguish (literary)
他脸上有一种深深的痛楚。
There is a deep pain on his face.
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Notes
- Nuance
楚 rarely stands alone today; learn it inside compounds like 清楚 and 痛楚.
- Etymology
originally referred to a thorny shrub, later the ancient state and 'clear/distinct'.
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