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

Q: What does 炬 (jù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 炬 (jù) means "Torch". with 8 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 炬 stroke by stroke?

炬 has 8 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 炬 and 灯?

炬 (jù) and 灯 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 炬?

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

Q: What common words use 炬?

Common words containing 炬 include: 火炬 (huǒ jù) — torch; 火炬手 (huǒ jù shǒu) — torchbearer; 目光如炬 (mù guāng rú jù) — eyes like torches; sharp-sighted; visionary.

How to Write 炬

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

炬 is pronounced jù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Torch.

Common Words with 炬

火炬 huǒ jù

torch

火炬手 huǒ jù shǒu

torchbearer

目光如炬 mù guāng rú jù

eyes like torches; sharp-sighted; visionary

Example Sentences

他拿着火炬。

tā ná zháo huǒ jù

He was holding a torch.

他是一名火炬手。

tā shì yī míng huǒ jù shǒu

He is a torchbearer.

他的目光如炬。

tā de mù guāng rú jù

His gaze is piercing and bright.

Similar Characters

灯 dēng

灰 huī

灶 zào

Practice Writing 炬 (jù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 炬

What does 炬 (jù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 炬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 炬 and 灯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 炬?

What common words use 炬?

How to Write 炬 (jù)