楚 chu

name of feudal state; clear

HSK 3 #859

DEFINITIONS

楚 chǔ
  • surname Chu
  • abbr. for Hubei 湖北省[Hu2 bei3 Sheng3] and Hunan 湖南省[Hu2 nan2 Sheng3] provinces together
  • Chinese kingdom during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods (722-221 BC)
  • distinct
  • clear
  • orderly
  • pain
  • suffering
  • deciduous bush used in Chinese medicine (genus Vitex)
  • punishment cane (old)

STROKES

WORDS

比较清楚 bǐ jiào qīng chǔ comparatively clear; relatively clear
不清不楚 bù qīng bù chǔ unclear, ambiguous; lacking clarity or certainty in communication or understanding
弄清楚 nòng qīng chǔ to figure out; to clarify or understand completely
弄清楚 nòng qīng chu to figure out; to clarify; to understand thoroughly
说不清楚 shuō bù qīng chu unable to explain clearly; cannot describe
说不清楚 shuō bù qīng chǔ unable to explain clearly
搞清楚 gǎo qīng chǔ to understand clearly; to figure out
楚地 chǔ dì Chu region; refers to the historical region of Chu, known for its distinct culture and history
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