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

Q: What does 咎 (jiù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 咎 (jiù) means "fault; blame". with 8 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 咎 stroke by stroke?

咎 has 8 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 咎 and 吁?

咎 (jiù) and 吁 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 咎?

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

Q: What common words use 咎?

Common words containing 咎 include: 归咎 (guī jiù) — To put the blame on; to attribute fault; 既往不咎 (jì wǎng bù jiù) — Let bygones be bygones; 咎由自取 (jiù yóu zì qǔ) — to have only oneself to blame.

How to Write 咎

The character 咎 (jiù) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

咎 is pronounced jiù in Mandarin Chinese. It means fault; blame.

Common Words with 咎

归咎 guī jiù

To put the blame on; to attribute fault

既往不咎 jì wǎng bù jiù

Let bygones be bygones

咎由自取 jiù yóu zì qǔ

to have only oneself to blame

Example Sentences

别把错归咎于他。

bié bǎ cuò guī jiù yú tā

Don't blame the mistake on him.

我们既往不咎。

wǒ men jì wǎng bù jiù

We will let bygones be bygones.

这是他咎由自取。

zhè shì tā jiù yóu zì qǔ

This is his own fault.

Similar Characters

吁 xū

吂 máng

吃 chī

Practice Writing 咎 (jiù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 咎

What does 咎 (jiù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 咎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 咎 and 吁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 咎?

What common words use 咎?

How to Write 咎 (jiù)