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

Q: What does 踞 (jù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 踞 (jù) means "to crouch; to sit with legs spread out". with 15 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 踞 stroke by stroke?

踞 has 15 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 踞 and 䠀?

踞 (jù) and 䠀 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 踞?

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 踞?

Common words containing 踞 include: 盘踞 (pán jù) — to entrench; to occupy (a territory); 龙盘虎踞 (lóng pán hǔ jù) — A strategic or imposing terrain (literally 'coiling dragon and crouching tiger').; 踞坐 (jù zuò) — to sit with legs spread out or crouched.

How to Write 踞

The character 踞 (jù) is written with 15 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

踞 is pronounced jù in Mandarin Chinese. It means to crouch; to sit with legs spread out.

Common Words with 踞

盘踞 pán jù

to entrench; to occupy (a territory)

龙盘虎踞 lóng pán hǔ jù

A strategic or imposing terrain (literally 'coiling dragon and crouching tiger').

踞坐 jù zuò

to sit with legs spread out or crouched

Example Sentences

敌人盘踞在山头。

dí rén pán jù zài shān tóu

The enemy is entrenched on the hilltop.

这里地形龙盘虎踞。

zhè lǐ dì xíng lóng pán hǔ jù

The terrain here is imposing and strategically strong.

他在地上踞坐着。

tā zài dì shàng jù zuò zhe

He is squatting on the ground.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

跟 gēn

跣 xiǎn

Practice Writing 踞 (jù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 踞

What does 踞 (jù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 踞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 踞 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 踞?

What common words use 踞?

How to Write 踞 (jù)