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

Q: What does 屦 (jù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 屦 (jù) means "sandals; straw shoes (archaic)". with 15 strokes and the radical 尸.

Q: How do you write 屦 stroke by stroke?

屦 has 15 strokes. The radical is 尸. 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 屦 and 屣?

屦 (jù) and 屣 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 屦?

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

Q: What common words use 屦?

Common words containing 屦 include: 葛屦 (gé jù) — kudzu sandals; 遗屦 (yí jù) — Shoes left behind; 屦校 (jù xiào) — ancient foot shackles (punishment).

How to Write 屦

The character 屦 (jù) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 尸 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

屦 is pronounced jù in Mandarin Chinese. It means sandals; straw shoes (archaic).

Common Words with 屦

葛屦 gé jù

kudzu sandals

遗屦 yí jù

Shoes left behind

屦校 jù xiào

ancient foot shackles (punishment)

Example Sentences

他穿着葛屦。

tā chuān zhe gé jù

He is wearing kudzu-fiber shoes.

地上有一只遗屦。

dì shàng yǒu yī zhī yí jù

There is a lost shoe on the ground.

古人穿屦校。

gǔ rén chuān jù xiào

Ancient people wore shoes and foot shackles (as punishment).

Similar Characters

屣 xǐ

履 lǚ

Practice Writing 屦 (jù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 屦

What does 屦 (jù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 屦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 屦 and 屣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 屦?

What common words use 屦?

How to Write 屦 (jù)