窘 (jiǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 窘 (jiǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窘 (jiǒng) means "Embarrassed; distressed". with 12 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窘 stroke by stroke?

窘 has 12 strokes. The radical is 穴. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 窘 and 窄?

窘 (jiǒng) and 窄 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 窘?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 穴. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 窘?

Common words containing 窘 include: 窘迫 (jiǒng pò) — Poverty-stricken; awkward; 窘态 (jiǒng tài) — Embarrassed look; 困窘 (kùn jiǒng) — Embarrassed / In financial straits.

How to Write 窘

The character 窘 (jiǒng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

窘 is pronounced jiǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Embarrassed; distressed.

Common Words with 窘

窘迫 jiǒng pò

Poverty-stricken; awkward

窘态 jiǒng tài

Embarrassed look

困窘 kùn jiǒng

Embarrassed / In financial straits

Example Sentences

生活非常窘迫。

shēng huó fēi cháng jiǒng pò

Life is very impoverished and difficult.

他露出了窘态。

tā lù chū le jiǒng tài

He showed signs of embarrassment.

处境十分困窘。

chǔ jìng shí fēn kùn jiǒng

The situation is very difficult and embarrassing.

Similar Characters

窄 zhǎi

窅 yǎo

窈 yǎo

Practice Writing 窘 (jiǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窘

What does 窘 (jiǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窘 and 窄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窘?

What common words use 窘?

How to Write 窘 (jiǒng)