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

Q: What does 剧 (jù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 剧 (jù) means "drama; play; intense". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 剧 stroke by stroke?

剧 has 10 strokes. The radical is 刂. 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 剧 and 刮?

剧 (jù) and 刮 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 剧?

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

Q: What common words use 剧?

Common words containing 剧 include: 电视剧 (diàn shì jù) — TV drama; 剧本 (jù běn) — script; screenplay; 剧烈 (jù liè) — intense; violent; severe.

How to Write 剧

The character 剧 (jù) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 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

剧 is pronounced jù in Mandarin Chinese. It means drama; play; intense.

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

Common Words with 剧

电视剧 diàn shì jù

TV drama

剧本 jù běn

script; screenplay

剧烈 jù liè

intense; violent; severe

Example Sentences

我喜欢看电视剧。

wǒ xǐ huān kàn diàn shì jù

I like watching TV series.

这个剧本写得很好。

zhè ge jù běn xiě dé hěn hǎo

This script is well-written.

不要做剧烈运动。

bú yào zuò jù liè yùn dòng

Don't do strenuous exercise.

Similar Characters

刮 guā

到 dào

刳 kū

Practice Writing 剧 (jù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 剧

What does 剧 (jù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 剧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 剧 and 刮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 剧?

What common words use 剧?

How to Write 剧 (jù)