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

Q: What does 沮 (jǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 沮 (jǔ) means "depressed; to stop". with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沮 stroke by stroke?

沮 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沮 and 㳄?

沮 (jǔ) and 㳄 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 沮?

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

Q: What common words use 沮?

Common words containing 沮 include: 沮丧 (jǔ sàng) — depressed; disheartened; 气沮 (qì jǔ) — Dejected / Discouraged; 沮止 (jǔ zhǐ) — to stop; to prevent.

How to Write 沮

The character 沮 (jǔ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

沮 is pronounced jǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means depressed; to stop.

Common Words with 沮

沮丧 jǔ sàng

depressed; disheartened

气沮 qì jǔ

Dejected / Discouraged

沮止 jǔ zhǐ

to stop; to prevent

Example Sentences

别为这件事沮丧。

bié wèi zhè jiàn shì jǔ sàng

Don't be frustrated about this.

失败让他感到气沮。

shī bài ràng tā gǎn dào qì jǔ

Failure made him feel dejected.

警察沮止了这场争吵。

jǐng chá jǔ zhǐ le zhè chǎng zhēng chǎo

The police stopped the quarrel.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

Practice Writing 沮 (jǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沮

What does 沮 (jǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沮 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沮?

What common words use 沮?

How to Write 沮 (jǔ)