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

Q: What does 臼 (jiù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 臼 (jiù) means "Mortar.". with 6 strokes and the radical 臼.

Q: How do you write 臼 stroke by stroke?

臼 has 6 strokes. The radical is 臼. 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 臼 and 臽?

臼 (jiù) and 臽 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 臼?

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

Q: What common words use 臼?

Common words containing 臼 include: 臼齿 (jiù chǐ) — Molar tooth.; 石臼 (shí jiù) — stone mortar; 脱臼 (tuō jiù) — dislocation (of a joint).

How to Write 臼

The character 臼 (jiù) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 臼 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

臼 is pronounced jiù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mortar..

Common Words with 臼

臼齿 jiù chǐ

Molar tooth.

石臼 shí jiù

stone mortar

脱臼 tuō jiù

dislocation (of a joint)

Example Sentences

我的臼齿有点疼。

wǒ de jiù chǐ yǒu diǎn téng

My molar hurts a bit.

奶奶用石臼磨豆子。

nǎi nǎi yòng shí jiù mó dòu zi

Grandma uses a stone mortar to grind beans.

他的胳膊脱臼了。

tā de gē bó tuō jiù le

His arm is dislocated.

Similar Characters

臽 xiàn

臾 yú

Practice Writing 臼 (jiù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 臼

What does 臼 (jiù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 臼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 臼 and 臽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 臼?

What common words use 臼?

How to Write 臼 (jiù)