Memory phrase for the character: 具

具

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Meaning

tool, device, equipment, instrument, to possess

Pronunciation

 jù

Explanation

 An eye 目 and a table

Mnemonic
 
The eye sees on the table: a tool.

Radicals

八 eightThe eight 八 can probably be understood as two hands with outstretched fingers, but without the thumbs, which adds up to eight.
具 tool
tableThe interpretation as a table is not etymologically correct, but is helpful in many cases.
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 Vocabulary

具有 jù yǒu  to have; to possess
颇具 pō jù  rather; quite; to have much
餐具 cān jù  tableware; dinner service
玩具 wán jù  plaything; toy
刀具 dāo jù  cutting tool
农具 nóng jù  farm implements; farm tools
具备 jù bèi  to possess; to have; equipped with; able to fulfill (conditions or requirements)
具体 jù tǐ  concrete; definite; specific
工具 gōng jù  tool; instrument; utensil; means (to achieve a goal etc)
钓鱼用具 diào yú yòng jù  tackle
钓鱼用具 diào yú yòng jù  

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