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

Q: What does 雎 (jū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 雎 (jū) means "Osprey". with 13 strokes and the radical 隹.

Q: How do you write 雎 stroke by stroke?

雎 has 13 strokes. The radical is 隹. 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 雎 and 䧹?

雎 (jū) and 䧹 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 雎?

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

Q: What common words use 雎?

Common words containing 雎 include: 雎鸠 (jū jiū) — Osprey; 关雎 (guān jū) — Guan Ju (the first poem in the Classic of Poetry); 雎水 (jū shuǐ) — Ju River.

How to Write 雎

The character 雎 (jū) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 隹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

雎 is pronounced jū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Osprey.

Common Words with 雎

雎鸠 jū jiū

Osprey

关雎 guān jū

Guan Ju (the first poem in the Classic of Poetry)

雎水 jū shuǐ

Ju River

Example Sentences

雎鸠在水边。

jū jiū zài shuǐ biān

The osprey is by the water.

我读过关雎。

wǒ dú guò guān jū

I have read 'Guan Ju'.

雎水很清澈。

jū shuǐ hěn qīng chè

The Ju River is very clear.

Similar Characters

䧹 yīng

雀 què

雁 yàn

Practice Writing 雎 (jū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 雎

What does 雎 (jū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 雎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 雎 and 䧹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 雎?

What common words use 雎?

How to Write 雎 (jū)