举 (jǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 举 (jǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 举 (jǔ) means "To lift, raise, or act.". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 丶.

Q: How do you write 举 stroke by stroke?

举 has 9 strokes. The radical is 丶. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 举?

The radical of 举 is 丶. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 举?

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

Q: What common words use 举?

Common words containing 举 include: 举手 (jǔ shǒu) — To raise one's hand.; 举例 (jǔ lì) — To give an example.; 举办 (jǔ bàn) — To hold or host an event..

How to Write 举

The character 举 (jǔ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丶 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

举 is pronounced jǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means To lift, raise, or act..

As an HSK Level 2 character, 举 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 举

举手 jǔ shǒu

To raise one's hand.

举例 jǔ lì

To give an example.

举办 jǔ bàn

To hold or host an event.

Example Sentences

请大家举手。

qǐng dà jiā jǔ shǒu

Everyone, please raise your hands.

如果你不理解，我可以再为你举例说明。

rú guǒ nǐ bù lǐ jiě ， wǒ kě yǐ zài wèi nǐ jǔ lì shuō míng 。

If you don't understand, I can give you more examples.

学校举办了一场运动会。

xué xiào jǔ bàn le yī cháng yùn dòng huì 。

The school held a sports meet.

Practice Writing 举 (jǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 举

What does 举 (jǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 举 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 举?

What mistakes do learners make writing 举?

What common words use 举?

How to Write 举 (jǔ)