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

Q: What does 趄 (jū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 趄 (jū) means "to lean; to recline; to hesitate". with 12 strokes and the radical 走.

Q: How do you write 趄 stroke by stroke?

趄 has 12 strokes. The radical is 走. 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 趄 and 赶?

趄 (jū) and 赶 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 趄?

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

Q: What common words use 趄?

Common words containing 趄 include: 趔趄 (liè qiè) — To stagger; to stumble.; 趄身 (jū shēn) — to lean one's body; 趄坡 (jū pō) — a slope; a slant.

How to Write 趄

The character 趄 (jū) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 走 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

趄 is pronounced jū in Mandarin Chinese. It means to lean; to recline; to hesitate.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: jū, qiè.

Common Words with 趄

趔趄 liè qiè

To stagger; to stumble.

趄身 jū shēn

to lean one's body

趄坡 jū pō

a slope; a slant

Example Sentences

他打了个趔趄。

tā dǎ le gè liè qiè

He stumbled.

他趄着身子。

tā jū zhe shēn zi

He leaned his body to the side.

走这个趄坡。

zǒu zhè ge jū pō

Walk up this steep slope.

Similar Characters

赶 gǎn

起 qǐ

赸 shàn

Practice Writing 趄 (jū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 趄

What does 趄 (jū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 趄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 趄 and 赶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 趄?

What common words use 趄?

How to Write 趄 (jū)