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

Q: What does 惧 (jù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 惧 (jù) means "fear; dread". with 11 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 惧 stroke by stroke?

惧 has 11 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 惧 and 恂?

惧 (jù) and 恂 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 惧?

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

Q: What common words use 惧?

Common words containing 惧 include: 恐惧 (kǒng jù) — Fear; dread; 畏惧 (wèi jù) — To fear / Dread; 惧怕 (jù pà) — to fear; to be afraid of.

How to Write 惧

The character 惧 (jù) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

惧 is pronounced jù in Mandarin Chinese. It means fear; dread.

Common Words with 惧

恐惧 kǒng jù

Fear; dread

畏惧 wèi jù

To fear / Dread

惧怕 jù pà

to fear; to be afraid of

Example Sentences

他克服了恐惧。

tā kè fú le kǒng jù

He overcame his fear.

我们不畏惧困难。

wǒ men bù wèi jù kùn nán

We are not afraid of difficulties.

孩子惧怕黑暗。

hái zi jù pà hēi àn

The child is afraid of the dark.

Similar Characters

恂 xún

恃 shì

恍 huǎng

Practice Writing 惧 (jù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 惧

What does 惧 (jù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 惧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 惧 and 恂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 惧?

What common words use 惧?

How to Write 惧 (jù)