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

Q: What does 拘 (jū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拘 (jū) means "To arrest / to restrain / to limit". with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拘 stroke by stroke?

拘 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 拘 and 㧜?

拘 (jū) and 㧜 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 拘?

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

Q: What common words use 拘?

Common words containing 拘 include: 拘束 (jū shù) — Restrained / stiff / constrained; 拘留 (jū liú) — To detain / detention; 拘谨 (jū jǐn) — Cautious / reserved / formal.

How to Write 拘

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

拘 is pronounced jū in Mandarin Chinese. It means To arrest / to restrain / to limit.

Common Words with 拘

拘束 jū shù

Restrained / stiff / constrained

拘留 jū liú

To detain / detention

拘谨 jū jǐn

Cautious / reserved / formal

Example Sentences

他觉得有点拘束。

tā jué de yǒu diǎn jū shù

He feels a bit constrained.

警察拘留了他。

jǐng chá jū liú le tā

The police detained him.

别太拘谨。

bié tài jū jǐn

Don't be too stiff.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 拘 (jū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拘

What does 拘 (jū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拘 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拘?

What common words use 拘?

How to Write 拘 (jū)