jiu1 · jiu2 · jiu3

to demand · to extort · to force

Frequency Band 1

Meanings

jiu1

  1. to demand
  2. to extort
  3. to force
  4. to coerce
  5. to threaten
  6. to blackmail
  7. to ambush and capture
  8. to sum it up

jiu2

  1. a type of top breed horse

jiu3

  1. important
  2. vital
  3. to want
  4. to ask for
  5. will
  6. going to (as future auxiliary)
  7. may
  8. must
  9. (used in a comparison) must be
  10. probably
  11. if
  12. essential points
  13. necessary
  14. necessity
  15. to desire
  16. to need
  17. should

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