to possess, to occupy

JLPT N5 11 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of

The character (jù) is commonly used to indicate reliance on a source, basis, or evidence. It often appears in formal or written contexts such as news reports, legal arguments, or academic statements.

Common Collocations

  • 报道 (jù bàodào): according to reports
  • 事实 (jù shìshí): based on facts
  • 力争 (jù lǐ lì zhēng): argue forcefully based on reason

These collocations emphasize the idea of grounding statements or actions on reliable information or logic.

Nuances

Using implies that the speaker is not just stating an opinion but is backing it up with some form of evidence or authority. It is more formal than simply saying "according to" in casual speech.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse with (yī), which also means "to rely on" but is more general and less formal. specifically stresses the basis or foundation of information or argument.

Example Sentences

According to the report, it will rain tomorrow.

We should speak based on facts, not make random guesses.

He argued forcefully based on reason and eventually won the lawsuit.