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Uncommon
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Ju (noun) means a unit of a traditional Chinese book, roughly equivalent to a chapter or volume. Example: “The ancient text was divided into ten ju.”
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A unit of a traditional Chinese book, roughly equivalent to a chapter or volume.
"The ancient text was divided into ten ju."
How to use ju
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term borrowed from Chinese referring to a section of a classical text.
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Etymology
From Mandarin words romanized as "ju," representing different Chinese characters depending on context.
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Juzhou
Frequently asked questions
What does “ju” mean?
The word “ju” means a unit of a traditional Chinese book, roughly equivalent to a chapter or volume. In plain terms, a term borrowed from Chinese referring to a section of a classical text.
How do you pronounce “ju”?
“Ju” is pronounced joo (/d͡ʒuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “ju” in a sentence?
Here is “ju” used in a sentence: “The ancient text was divided into ten ju.”
What is another word for “ju”?
Words with a similar meaning to “ju” include Juzhou.
What part of speech is “ju”?
“Ju” is a noun.
Where does the word “ju” come from?
The word “ju” comes from Chinese. From Mandarin words romanized as "ju," representing different Chinese characters depending on context.
Is “ju” a common word?
“Ju” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is a ju in the context of Chinese books?
A ju is a traditional unit used to divide a Chinese book, functioning roughly like a chapter or volume in Western publishing. It helped organize lengthy texts into manageable sections.
Is ju the same as a chapter in a Western book?
Ju is roughly equivalent to a chapter or volume, but it comes from a distinct traditional Chinese system of organizing texts rather than being a direct translation of the Western concept of a chapter.
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