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

Q: What does 樛 (jiū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 樛 (jiū) means "to bend downward; drooping". with 15 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 樛 stroke by stroke?

樛 has 15 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 樛 and 椴?

樛 (jiū) and 椴 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 樛?

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

Q: What common words use 樛?

Common words containing 樛 include: 樛木 (jiū mù) — drooping tree; tree with downward-curving branches; 樛枝 (jiū zhī) — drooping branches; 樛流 (jiū liú) — winding flow; meandering stream.

How to Write 樛

The character 樛 (jiū) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

樛 is pronounced jiū in Mandarin Chinese. It means to bend downward; drooping.

Common Words with 樛

樛木 jiū mù

drooping tree; tree with downward-curving branches

樛枝 jiū zhī

drooping branches

樛流 jiū liú

winding flow; meandering stream

Example Sentences

樛木向下弯曲。

jiū mù xiàng xià wān qū

The drooping tree bends downward.

树上有许多樛枝。

shù shàng yǒu xǔ duō jiū zhī

There are many curving branches on the tree.

水流在山间樛流。

shuǐ liú zài shān jiān jiū liú

The water winds through the mountains.

Similar Characters

椴 duàn

椹 shèn

椽 chuán

Practice Writing 樛 (jiū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 樛

What does 樛 (jiū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 樛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 樛 and 椴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 樛?

What common words use 樛?

How to Write 樛 (jiū)