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楚
chǔ
Description
“楚”是一个不太常用的字，你可能在“清楚”这个词里见过它。
"楚" is a less commonly used character; you might have seen it in the word "清楚" (clear).
它也是中国古代一个国家的名字。
It is also the name of an ancient state in China.
Meanings
清楚qīngchu
clear; distinct (used in the word 清楚)
你说得很清楚，我听懂了。
You spoke very clearly, I understood.
楚chǔ
Chu, an ancient Chinese state
楚国是古代很大的国家。
The State of Chu was a large ancient country.
楚chǔ
a common Chinese surname
他姓楚，是我的老师。
His surname is Chu, he is my teacher.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
楚 rarely stands alone in daily speech; mostly appears in 清楚 or as proper nouns.
- Etymology
originally referred to a thorny shrub, later borrowed for the state name and surname.
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