居 (jū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 居 (jū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 居 (jū) means "to reside; to live". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 尸.

Q: How do you write 居 stroke by stroke?

居 has 8 strokes. The radical is 尸. 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 居 and 尽?

居 (jū) and 尽 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 居?

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

Q: What common words use 居?

Common words containing 居 include: 居住 (jū zhù) — to reside; to dwell; 邻居 (lín jū) — neighbor; 居然 (jū rán) — unexpectedly; surprisingly.

How to Write 居

The character 居 (jū) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 尸 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

居 is pronounced jū in Mandarin Chinese. It means to reside; to live.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 居 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 居

居住 jū zhù

to reside; to dwell

邻居 lín jū

neighbor

居然 jū rán

unexpectedly; surprisingly

Example Sentences

我居住在北京。

wǒ jū zhù zài běi jīng

I live in Beijing.

我的邻居很友好。

wǒ de lín jū hěn yǒu hǎo

My neighbor is very friendly.

他居然迟到了。

tā jū rán chí dào le

Surprisingly, he was late.

Similar Characters

尽 jǐn

尾 wěi

尿 niào

Practice Writing 居 (jū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 居

What does 居 (jū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 居 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 居 and 尽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 居?

What common words use 居?

How to Write 居 (jū)