Common Meanings
1
zhú竺
An ancient name for India, often appearing in the term '天竺' (Tiānzhú).
西游记中，唐僧师徒前往天竺取经。
In Journey to the West, the Tang Monk and his disciples traveled to Tianzhu (ancient India) to acquire Buddhist scriptures.
2
dǔ竺
Same as '笃' (dǔ), meaning thick, profound, or sincere.
他为人竺实，深受大家尊敬。
He is sincere and profoundly honest, earning deep respect from everyone.