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

Q: What does 具 (jù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 具 (jù) means "Tool; to possess; to provide". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 八.

Q: How do you write 具 stroke by stroke?

具 has 8 strokes. The radical is 八. 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 具 and 㒸?

具 (jù) and 㒸 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 具?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 八. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 具?

Common words containing 具 include: 家具 (jiā jù) — Furniture; 玩具 (wán jù) — toy; 具体 (jù tǐ) — Concrete; specific.

How to Write 具

The character 具 (jù) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 八 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

具 is pronounced jù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Tool; to possess; to provide.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 具 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 具

家具 jiā jù

Furniture

玩具 wán jù

toy

具体 jù tǐ

Concrete; specific

Example Sentences

这件家具很贵。

zhè jiàn jiā jù hěn guì

This piece of furniture is very expensive.

孩子喜欢玩具。

hái zi xǐ huān wán jù

Children like toys.

请说具体一点。

qǐng shuō jù tǐ yì diǎn

Please be more specific.

Similar Characters

㒸 suì

共 gòng

兵 bīng

Practice Writing 具 (jù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 具

What does 具 (jù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 具 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 具 and 㒸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 具?

What common words use 具?

How to Write 具 (jù)