匛 (jiù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 匛 (jiù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 匛 (jiù) means "Coffin". with 5 strokes and the radical 匚.

Q: How do you write 匛 stroke by stroke?

匛 has 5 strokes. The radical is 匚. 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 匛 and 匝?

匛 (jiù) and 匝 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 匛?

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

Q: What common words use 匛?

Common words containing 匛 include: 灵匛 (líng jiù) — coffin (containing a corpse); 匛车 (jiù chē) — Hearse; 移匛 (yí jiù) — to move a coffin.

How to Write 匛

The character 匛 (jiù) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 匚 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

匛 is pronounced jiù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Coffin.

Common Words with 匛

灵匛 líng jiù

coffin (containing a corpse)

匛车 jiù chē

Hearse

移匛 yí jiù

to move a coffin

Example Sentences

灵匛停在堂屋。

líng jiù tíng zài táng wū

The coffin is placed in the main hall.

匛车缓缓开动。

jiù chē huǎn huǎn kāi dòng

The hearse started moving slowly.

他们在移匛。

tā men zài yí jiù

They are moving the coffin.

Similar Characters

匝 zā

匠 jiàng

匡 kuāng

Practice Writing 匛 (jiù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 匛

What does 匛 (jiù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 匛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 匛 and 匝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 匛?

What common words use 匛?

How to Write 匛 (jiù)