蘧
canal; ditch; he; big
Meanings
4 senses · 7 examplesnoun
canal; ditch; channel; waterway
Refers to artificial waterways for irrigation or drainage. Often used in compounds.
This canal irrigates thousands of acres of farmland.
When conditions are ripe, success will come naturally (idiom: when water flows, a channel is formed).
pronoun
he; she; it; that person
dialectUsed in certain dialects (e.g., Fujian, Jiangxi) or classical Chinese. Can be pluralized as 渠们 (they).
Ask it how it stays so clear? Because fresh water flows from its source.
They are not at home (dialectal).
adjective
big; large; grand
archaicArchaic or literary usage. Found in compounds like 渠魁 (chieftain) and 渠帅 (bandit leader).
The chieftain has been captured.
Thus the bandit leader was beheaded, and over ten thousand surrendered.
proper noun
Qu (surname)
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Qu is a famous historian.