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

Q: What does 鸠 (jiū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸠 (jiū) means "Dove / Pigeon". with 7 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸠 stroke by stroke?

鸠 has 7 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸠 and 鸟?

鸠 (jiū) and 鸟 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 鸠?

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

Q: What common words use 鸠?

Common words containing 鸠 include: 斑鸠 (bān jiū) — Dove; Pigeon; 鸣鸠 (míng jiū) — Cooing dove; 鸠占鹊巢 (jiū zhàn què cháo) — The dove occupies the magpie's nest (to take over what belongs to others)..

How to Write 鸠

The character 鸠 (jiū) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鸠 is pronounced jiū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dove / Pigeon.

Common Words with 鸠

斑鸠 bān jiū

Dove; Pigeon

鸣鸠 míng jiū

Cooing dove

鸠占鹊巢 jiū zhàn què cháo

The dove occupies the magpie's nest (to take over what belongs to others).

Example Sentences

我看到一只斑鸠。

wǒ kàn dào yī zhī bān jiū

I saw a turtledove.

鸣鸠在叫。

míng jiū zài jiào

The dove is cooing.

他这是鸠占鹊巢。

tā zhè shì jiū zhàn què cháo

He is usurping someone else's place.

Similar Characters

鸟 niǎo

鸡 jī

鸢 yuān

Practice Writing 鸠 (jiū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸠

What does 鸠 (jiū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸠 and 鸟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸠?

What common words use 鸠?

How to Write 鸠 (jiū)