punctuation, particle · distinct, clear, or orderly

他把事情的经过说得一清二楚。

place name, abbreviation, noun · Chinese kingdom during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods (722–221 BC)

楚国是战国七雄之一。

noun · physical or mental suffering and pain

失去亲人的痛楚让他难以承受。

noun · a cane or rod used for corporal punishment in ancient times

古时私塾老师常备有楚木，用以惩罚不听话的学生。

abbreviation, noun, verb · a deciduous bush (genus Vitex) used in Chinese medicine

山民们从山上采回新鲜的楚来编织篮筐。

proper name · Chinese surname

楚先生是我的大学导师。