灸 (jiǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 灸 (jiǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 灸 (jiǔ) means "moxibustion". with 7 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 灸 stroke by stroke?

灸 has 7 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 灸 and 灭?

灸 (jiǔ) and 灭 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 灸?

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

Q: What common words use 灸?

Common words containing 灸 include: 针灸 (zhēn jiǔ) — Acupuncture; 艾灸 (ài jiǔ) — moxibustion; 灸治 (jiǔ zhì) — treat with moxibustion.

How to Write 灸

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

灸 is pronounced jiǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means moxibustion.

Common Words with 灸

针灸 zhēn jiǔ

Acupuncture

艾灸 ài jiǔ

moxibustion

灸治 jiǔ zhì

treat with moxibustion

Example Sentences

我去医院做针灸。

wǒ qù yī yuàn zuò zhēn jiǔ

I'm going to the hospital for acupuncture.

艾灸对身体有好处。

ài jiǔ duì shēn tǐ yǒu hǎo chù

Moxibustion is good for the health.

这种病可以用灸治。

zhè zhǒng bìng kě yǐ yòng jiǔ zhì

This disease can be treated with moxibustion.

Similar Characters

灭 miè

灯 dēng

灰 huī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 灸

What does 灸 (jiǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 灸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 灸 and 灭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 灸?

What common words use 灸?

How to Write 灸 (jiǔ)