揪 (jiū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 揪 (jiū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 揪 (jiū) means "to pull; to seize". with 12 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 揪 stroke by stroke?

揪 has 12 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 揪 and 挨?

揪 (jiū) and 挨 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 揪?

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

Q: What common words use 揪?

Common words containing 揪 include: 揪住 (jiū zhù) — to grab hold of; to seize; 揪心 (jiū xīn) — heart-wrenching; agonizing; 揪耳朵 (jiū ěr duǒ) — to pull someone's ear.

How to Write 揪

The character 揪 (jiū) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

揪 is pronounced jiū in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pull; to seize.

Common Words with 揪

揪住 jiū zhù

to grab hold of; to seize

揪心 jiū xīn

heart-wrenching; agonizing

揪耳朵 jiū ěr duǒ

to pull someone's ear

Example Sentences

他揪住了小偷。

tā jiū zhù le xiǎo tōu

He seized the thief.

这件事让人很揪心。

zhè jiàn shì ràng rén hěn jiū xīn

This matter is very heart-wrenching.

调皮的孩子惹祸了，被爸爸揪耳朵教训了一顿。

tiáo pí de hái zi rě huò le ， bèi bà bà jiū ěr duǒ jiào xùn le yī dùn 。

The naughty child caused trouble and was scolded by his father, who pulled his ears.

Similar Characters

挨 āi

挫 cuò

振 zhèn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 揪

What does 揪 (jiū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 揪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 揪 and 挨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 揪?

What common words use 揪?

How to Write 揪 (jiū)