Definitions

zhū (adjective) all; various

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

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About

The character "诸" finds its origin in the traditional form "諸", which integrates the speech radical "言" with the component "者", historically a demonstrative pronoun, to convey the notion of collective or varied speech. This structural composition initially yielded meanings related to "all" or "many" in the context of expression, which subsequently broadened to function as a general plural indicator and an inclusive term in classical Chinese. Over time, its semantic range expanded to include grammatical roles as a possessive particle and its incorporation into fixed compounds such as surnames, while the simplified form "诸" maintains the core relationship through the abbreviated radical "讠", ensuring the character's essential identity persists through its linguistic adaptations.

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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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他遇到多问题。

Tā yù dào zhūduō wèntí.

He encountered many problems.

如苹果、香蕉等水果很受欢迎。

Zhūrú píngguǒ, xiāngjiāo děng shuǐguǒ hěn shòu huānyíng.

Fruits such as apples and bananas are very popular.

位同学,请认真听讲。

Zhūwèi tóngxué, qǐng rènzhēn tīngjiǎng.

All students, please listen carefully.

这本书涵盖多主题。

Zhè běn shū hángài zhūduō zhǔtí.

This book covers many topics.

我们考虑了多因素。

Wǒmen kǎolǜ le zhūduō yīnsù.

We considered many factors.

如天气、交通等条件影响旅行。

Zhūrú tiānqì, jiāotōng děng tiáojiàn yǐngxiǎng lǚxíng.

Conditions such as weather and traffic affect travel.

位专家发表了不同意见。

Zhūwèi zhuānjiā fābiǎo le bùtóng yìjiàn.

The experts expressed different opinions.

在处理多复杂情况时,需要耐心。

Zài chǔlǐ zhūduō fùzá qíngkuàng shí, xūyào nàixīn.

When dealing with many complex situations, patience is needed.