Pronunciation

Characters pronounced jiu.

15 name characters share this pronunciation across tones. Pinyin alone does not identify a character; choose the Hanzi you want.

All 15 characters are listed below. Each links to its own page with meaning, structure, and names that use it.

就 jiù just, simply; to come, go to; to approach, near 救 jiù save, rescue, relieve; help, aid 旧 jiù classic old, ancient; former, past 疚 jiù natural chronic disease, chronic illness; sorrow 臼 jiù mortar; bone joint socket; Kangzi radical 134 舅 jiù mother's brother, uncle 揪 jiū grasp with hand, pinch 究 jiū examine, investigate 纠 jiū investigate, inspect 久 jiǔ long time (ago); time passage, grow late 九 jiǔ nine 灸 jiǔ cauterize with moxa; moxibustion 玖 jiǔ elegant black-colored jade 酒 jiǔ wine, spirits, liquor, alcoholic beverage 韭 jiǔ scallion, leek; Kangxi radical 179

Why several characters share one pinyin

Mandarin has many homophones. Tone narrows the sound, but different characters can still share the same syllable and tone. The Hanzi is the identity; the pinyin is only the sound.

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