How to Write 舅
The character 舅 (jiù) is written with 13 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.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
舅 is pronounced jiù in Mandarin Chinese. It means maternal uncle.
Common Words with 舅
舅舅
jiù jiù
maternal uncle
舅妈
jiù mā
aunt (wife of maternal uncle)
大舅
dà jiù
Eldest maternal uncle
Example Sentences
我舅舅在上海工作。
wǒ jiù jiù zài shàng hǎi gōng zuò
My uncle works in Shanghai.
舅妈做的菜很好吃。
jiù mā zuò de cài hěn hǎo chī
The dishes made by my aunt are delicious.
大舅是妈妈的哥哥。
dà jiù shì mā mā dī gē gē
The eldest maternal uncle is the mother's elder brother.
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