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

Q: What does 距 (jù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 距 (jù) means "distance". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 距 stroke by stroke?

距 has 11 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 距 and 趴?

距 (jù) and 趴 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 距?

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

Q: What common words use 距?

Common words containing 距 include: 距离 (jù lí) — distance; 差距 (chā jù) — gap; disparity; 间距 (jiān jù) — spacing / distance between.

How to Write 距

The character 距 (jù) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

距 is pronounced jù in Mandarin Chinese. It means distance.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 距 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 距

距离 jù lí

distance

差距 chā jù

gap; disparity

间距 jiān jù

spacing / distance between

Example Sentences

学校距离家很近。

xué xiào jù lí jiā hěn jìn

The school is very close to home.

两人的成绩有差距。

liǎng rén de chéng jì yǒu chā jù

There is a gap between their grades.

请保持座位间距。

qǐng bǎo chí zuò wèi jiān jù

Please maintain seat spacing.

Similar Characters

趴 pā

趵 bào

趸 dǔn

Practice Writing 距 (jù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 距

What does 距 (jù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 距 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 距 and 趴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 距?

What common words use 距?

How to Write 距 (jù)