倨 (jù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 倨 (jù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 倨 (jù) means "arrogant / haughty". with 10 strokes and the radical 人.

Q: How do you write 倨 stroke by stroke?

倨 has 10 strokes. The radical is 人. 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 倨 and 俎?

倨 (jù) and 俎 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 倨?

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

Q: What common words use 倨?

Common words containing 倨 include: 倨傲 (jù ào) — arrogant / haughty; 前倨后恭 (qián jù hòu gōng) — to be haughty at first and then respectful later; 倨 (jù) — arrogant / haughty.

How to Write 倨

The character 倨 (jù) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 人 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

倨 is pronounced jù in Mandarin Chinese. It means arrogant / haughty.

Common Words with 倨

倨傲 jù ào

arrogant / haughty

前倨后恭 qián jù hòu gōng

to be haughty at first and then respectful later

倨 jù

arrogant / haughty

Example Sentences

他的态度非常倨傲。

tā de tài dù fēi cháng jù ào

His attitude is extremely haughty.

他前倨后恭，让人反感。

tā qián jù hòu gōng ràng rén fǎn gǎn

He was first arrogant and then humble, which is off-putting.

倨的意思是傲慢。

jù de yì si shì ào màn

'Ju' means arrogant.

Similar Characters

俎 zǔ

俞 yú

倞 jìng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 倨

What does 倨 (jù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 倨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 倨 and 俎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 倨?

What common words use 倨?

How to Write 倨 (jù)