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

Q: What does 阄 (jiū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阄 (jiū) means "Lot (as in drawing lots)". with 10 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 阄 stroke by stroke?

阄 has 10 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 阄 and 闸?

阄 (jiū) and 闸 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 阄?

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

Q: What common words use 阄?

Common words containing 阄 include: 抓阄 (zhuā jiū) — to draw lots; 拈阄 (niān jiū) — to draw lots; 阄儿 (jiū er) — Lots (to be drawn).

How to Write 阄

The character 阄 (jiū) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

阄 is pronounced jiū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lot (as in drawing lots).

Common Words with 阄

抓阄 zhuā jiū

to draw lots

拈阄 niān jiū

to draw lots

阄儿 jiū er

Lots (to be drawn)

Example Sentences

我们抓阄决定吧。

wǒ men zhuā jiū jué dìng ba

Let's draw lots to decide.

大家一起拈阄。

dà jiā yì qǐ niān jiū

Everyone drew lots together.

他拿到了那个阄儿。

tā ná dào le nà ge jiū er

He drew that lot.

Similar Characters

闸 zhá

闹 nào

闺 guī

Practice Writing 阄 (jiū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阄

What does 阄 (jiū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阄 and 闸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阄?

What common words use 阄?

How to Write 阄 (jiū)