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

Q: What does 椐 (jū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 椐 (jū) means "A type of thorny tree". with 12 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 椐 stroke by stroke?

椐 has 12 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 椐 and 柴?

椐 (jū) and 柴 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 椐?

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

Q: What common words use 椐?

Common words containing 椐 include: 椐木 (jū mù) — Thorny tree wood; 椐杖 (jū zhàng) — Thorny wood walking stick; 灵椐 (líng jū) — funeral carriage; coffin.

How to Write 椐

The character 椐 (jū) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

椐 is pronounced jū in Mandarin Chinese. It means A type of thorny tree.

Common Words with 椐

椐木 jū mù

Thorny tree wood

椐杖 jū zhàng

Thorny wood walking stick

灵椐 líng jū

funeral carriage; coffin

Example Sentences

这种家具是用椐木做的。

zhè zhǒng jiā jù shì yòng jū mù zuò de

This furniture is made of knotty wood.

老人手里拿着一根椐杖。

lǎo rén shǒu lǐ ná zhe yī gēn jū zhàng

The elderly person is holding a walking stick made of bird cherry wood.

山林里生长着灵椐。

shān lín lǐ shēng zhǎng zhe líng jū

Sacred trees grow in the mountain forest.

Similar Characters

柴 chái

栓 shuān

栖 qī

Practice Writing 椐 (jū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 椐

What does 椐 (jū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 椐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 椐 and 柴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 椐?

What common words use 椐?

How to Write 椐 (jū)