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

Q: What does 柩 (jiù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 柩 (jiù) means "coffin (with a corpse)". with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 柩 stroke by stroke?

柩 has 9 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 柩 and 杆?

柩 (jiù) and 杆 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 柩?

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

Q: What common words use 柩?

Common words containing 柩 include: 灵柩 (líng jiù) — coffin (containing a corpse); 运柩 (yùn jiù) — to transport a coffin; 移柩 (yí jiù) — to move a coffin (for burial).

How to Write 柩

The character 柩 (jiù) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

柩 is pronounced jiù in Mandarin Chinese. It means coffin (with a corpse).

Common Words with 柩

灵柩 líng jiù

coffin (containing a corpse)

运柩 yùn jiù

to transport a coffin

移柩 yí jiù

to move a coffin (for burial)

Example Sentences

灵柩停放在大厅。

líng jiù tíng fàng zài dà tīng

The coffin is placed in the hall.

运柩车缓缓开动。

yùn jiù chē huǎn huǎn kāi dòng

The hearse started moving slowly.

明天举行移柩仪式。

míng tiān jǔ xíng yí jiù yí shì

The coffin removal ceremony will be held tomorrow.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

Practice Writing 柩 (jiù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 柩

What does 柩 (jiù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 柩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 柩 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 柩?

What common words use 柩?

How to Write 柩 (jiù)