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

Q: What does 窭 (jù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窭 (jù) means "poor / impoverished". with 14 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窭 stroke by stroke?

窭 has 14 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窭 and 窖?

窭 (jù) and 窖 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 窭?

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

Q: What common words use 窭?

Common words containing 窭 include: 贫窭 (pín jù) — Destitute / Poverty-stricken; 窭陋 (jù lòu) — poor and crude; 窭人 (jù rén) — poor person.

How to Write 窭

The character 窭 (jù) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 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

窭 is pronounced jù in Mandarin Chinese. It means poor / impoverished.

Common Words with 窭

贫窭 pín jù

Destitute / Poverty-stricken

窭陋 jù lòu

poor and crude

窭人 jù rén

poor person

Example Sentences

他的生活非常贫窭。

tā de shēng huó fēi cháng pín jù

His life is very impoverished.

这里的房屋很窭陋。

zhè lǐ de fáng wū hěn jù lòu

The houses here are very shabby.

他是一个诚实的窭人。

tā shì yí gè chéng shí de jù rén

He is an honest poor man.

Similar Characters

窖 jiào

窗 chuāng

窘 jiǒng

Practice Writing 窭 (jù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窭

What does 窭 (jù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窭 and 窖?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窭?

What common words use 窭?

How to Write 窭 (jù)