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

Q: What does 掬 (jū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 掬 (jū) means "to scoop up with both hands". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 掬 stroke by stroke?

掬 has 11 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 掬 and 拜?

掬 (jū) and 拜 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 掬?

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 掬?

Common words containing 掬 include: 笑容可掬 (xiào róng kě jū) — Be all smiles; 憨态可掬 (hān tài kě jū) — charmingly naive; 掬起 (jū qǐ) — to scoop up (with both hands).

How to Write 掬

The character 掬 (jū) is written with 11 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

掬 is pronounced jū in Mandarin Chinese. It means to scoop up with both hands.

Common Words with 掬

笑容可掬 xiào róng kě jū

Be all smiles

憨态可掬 hān tài kě jū

charmingly naive

掬起 jū qǐ

to scoop up (with both hands)

Example Sentences

老师笑容可掬。

lǎo shī xiào róng kě jū

The teacher has a beaming smile.

熊猫憨态可掬。

xióng māo hān tài kě jū

Pandas are charmingly cute.

他掬起一捧水。

tā jū qǐ yī pěng shuǐ

He scooped up a handful of water.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 掬 (jū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 掬

What does 掬 (jū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 掬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 掬 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 掬?

What common words use 掬?

How to Write 掬 (jū)