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

Q: What does 锯 (jù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 锯 (jù) means "saw; to saw". with 13 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 锯 stroke by stroke?

锯 has 13 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 锯 and 铐?

锯 (jù) and 铐 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 锯?

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

Q: What common words use 锯?

Common words containing 锯 include: 锯子 (jù zi) — saw (tool); 电锯 (diàn jù) — Electric saw; 锯木头 (jù mù tou) — to saw wood.

How to Write 锯

The character 锯 (jù) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

锯 is pronounced jù in Mandarin Chinese. It means saw; to saw.

Common Words with 锯

锯子 jù zi

saw (tool)

电锯 diàn jù

Electric saw

锯木头 jù mù tou

to saw wood

Example Sentences

我买了一把锯子。

wǒ mǎi le yī bǎ jù zi

I bought a saw.

电锯的声音很大。

diàn jù de shēng yīn hěn dà

The electric saw is very loud.

他在外面锯木头。

tā zài wài miàn jù mù tou

He is sawing wood outside.

Similar Characters

铐 kào

铑 lǎo

铒 ěr

Practice Writing 锯 (jù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锯

What does 锯 (jù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 锯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 锯 and 铐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 锯?

What common words use 锯?

How to Write 锯 (jù)