How to Write 咀
The character 咀 (jǔ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
咀 is pronounced jǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to chew; to suck.
Common Words with 咀
咀嚼
jǔ jué
to chew; to mull over
咀嚼肌
jǔ jué jī
masseter muscle; chewing muscle
细细咀嚼
xì xì jǔ jué
chew slowly and carefully
Example Sentences
吃饭要细细咀嚼。
chī fàn yào xì xì jǔ jué
Chew your food thoroughly.
他的咀嚼肌很发达。
tā de jǔ jué jī hěn fā dá
His chewing muscles are well-developed.
请细细咀嚼这段话的意思。
qǐng xì xì jǔ jué zhè duàn huà de yì si
Please ponder the meaning of these words carefully.
Practice Writing 咀 (jǔ)
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