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

Q: What does 遽 (jù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 遽 (jù) means "suddenly / hurriedly". with 16 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 遽 stroke by stroke?

遽 has 16 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 遽 and 遭?

遽 (jù) and 遭 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 遽?

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

Q: What common words use 遽?

Common words containing 遽 include: 遽然 (jù rán) — suddenly / abruptly; 遽变 (jù biàn) — sudden change / abrupt transformation; 匆遽 (cōng jù) — hurried; hasty.

How to Write 遽

The character 遽 (jù) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

遽 is pronounced jù in Mandarin Chinese. It means suddenly / hurriedly.

Common Words with 遽

遽然 jù rán

suddenly / abruptly

遽变 jù biàn

sudden change / abrupt transformation

匆遽 cōng jù

hurried; hasty

Example Sentences

天气遽然变冷了。

tiān qì jù rán biàn lěng le

The weather suddenly turned cold.

这里的环境发生了遽变。

zhè lǐ de huán jìng fā shēng le jù biàn

The environment here has changed suddenly.

他走得很匆遽。

tā zǒu dé hěn cōng jù

He left very hurriedly.

Similar Characters

遭 zāo

遮 zhē

遴 lín

Practice Writing 遽 (jù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 遽

What does 遽 (jù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 遽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 遽 and 遭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 遽?

What common words use 遽?

How to Write 遽 (jù)