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

Q: What does 疚 (jiù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 疚 (jiù) means "Remorse; regret; chronic illness". with 8 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 疚 stroke by stroke?

疚 has 8 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 疚 and 疔?

疚 (jiù) and 疔 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 疚?

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

Q: What common words use 疚?

Common words containing 疚 include: 愧疚 (kuì jiù) — Guilty; compunction; regret.; 内疚 (nèi jiù) — guilty conscience; feel guilty; 歉疚 (qiàn jiù) — to feel guilty; to feel sorry.

How to Write 疚

The character 疚 (jiù) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

疚 is pronounced jiù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Remorse; regret; chronic illness.

Common Words with 疚

愧疚 kuì jiù

Guilty; compunction; regret.

内疚 nèi jiù

guilty conscience; feel guilty

歉疚 qiàn jiù

to feel guilty; to feel sorry

Example Sentences

我心里觉得很愧疚。

wǒ xīn lǐ jué de hěn kuì jiù

I feel very guilty.

他为此感到非常内疚。

tā wèi cǐ gǎn dào fēi cháng nèi jiù

He felt very guilty about this.

他的眼神里充满歉疚。

tā de yǎn shén lǐ chōng mǎn qiàn jiù

His eyes are full of guilt and apology.

Similar Characters

疔 dīng

疖 jiē

疗 liáo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 疚

What does 疚 (jiù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 疚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 疚 and 疔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 疚?

What common words use 疚?

How to Write 疚 (jiù)