jiù

archaic
literary

Meaning of

僦 means to rent; to lease; to hire (lodgings, vehicles, etc.). Pronounced jiù.

  • to rent; to lease; to hire (lodgings, vehicles, etc.)

Character Info

Radical
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Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

jīng
shī
jiù
shè
ér
 

He rented lodgings in the capital and lived there.

Jiù
sān
nián
 
zhōng
suǒ
 

After renting a house for three years, he finally found his place.

Yuǎn
xíng
zhě
duō
jiù
chē
dài
 

Travelers often hire carriages and horses as a substitute for walking.

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