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

Q: What does 鹫 (jiù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鹫 (jiù) means "vulture or eagle". with 17 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鹫 stroke by stroke?

鹫 has 17 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鹫 and 鹞?

鹫 (jiù) and 鹞 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 鹫?

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

Q: What common words use 鹫?

Common words containing 鹫 include: 秃鹫 (tū jiù) — vulture; 雕鹫 (diāo jiù) — Vulture; large eagle; 灵鹫山 (líng jiù shān) — Vulture Peak (Grdhrakuta Mountain).

How to Write 鹫

The character 鹫 (jiù) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鹫 is pronounced jiù in Mandarin Chinese. It means vulture or eagle.

Common Words with 鹫

秃鹫 tū jiù

vulture

雕鹫 diāo jiù

Vulture; large eagle

灵鹫山 líng jiù shān

Vulture Peak (Grdhrakuta Mountain)

Example Sentences

秃鹫飞得很高。

tū jiù fēi dé hěn gāo

Vultures fly very high.

雕鹫是凶猛的鸟。

diāo jiù shì xiōng měng de niǎo

The vulture is a fierce bird.

灵鹫山在印度。

líng jiù shān zài yìn dù

Vulture Peak is in India.

Similar Characters

鹞 yào

鹠 liú

鹡 jí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹫

What does 鹫 (jiù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鹫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鹫 and 鹞?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鹫?

What common words use 鹫?

How to Write 鹫 (jiù)