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

Q: What does 疽 (jū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 疽 (jū) means "carbuncle". with 10 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 疽 stroke by stroke?

疽 has 10 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 疽 and 疙?

疽 (jū) and 疙 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 疽?

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

Q: What common words use 疽?

Common words containing 疽 include: 痈疽 (yōng jū) — skin ulcer; carbuncle; 疽毒 (jū dú) — carbuncle infection; 疽肿 (jū zhǒng) — carbuncle swelling.

How to Write 疽

The character 疽 (jū) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

疽 is pronounced jū in Mandarin Chinese. It means carbuncle.

Common Words with 疽

痈疽 yōng jū

skin ulcer; carbuncle

疽毒 jū dú

carbuncle infection

疽肿 jū zhǒng

carbuncle swelling

Example Sentences

他的伤口成了痈疽。

tā de shāng kǒu chéng le yōng jū

His wound became an abscess.

疽毒扩散了。

jū dú kuò sàn le

The carbuncle infection has spread.

疽肿需要及时治疗。

jū zhǒng xū yào jí shí zhì liáo

Carbuncle swelling needs timely treatment.

Similar Characters

疙 gē

疚 jiù

疝 shàn

Practice Writing 疽 (jū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 疽

What does 疽 (jū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 疽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 疽 and 疙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 疽?

What common words use 疽?

How to Write 疽 (jū)