掘 (jué) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 掘 (jué) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 掘 (jué) means "to dig or excavate". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 掘 stroke by stroke?

掘 has 11 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 掘 and 拜?

掘 (jué) and 拜 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 掘?

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

Q: What common words use 掘?

Common words containing 掘 include: 挖掘 (wā jué) — excavate; 发掘 (fā jué) — To excavate; to unearth; 掘地 (jué dì) — to dig the ground.

How to Write 掘

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

掘 is pronounced jué in Mandarin Chinese. It means to dig or excavate.

Common Words with 掘

挖掘 wā jué

excavate

发掘 fā jué

To excavate; to unearth

掘地 jué dì

to dig the ground

Example Sentences

工人在挖掘隧道。

gōng rén zài wā jué suì dào

The worker is excavating a tunnel.

考古学家发掘了古墓。

kǎo gǔ xué jiā fā jué le gǔ mù

Archaeologists excavated the ancient tomb.

他在花园里掘地。

tā zài huā yuán lǐ jué dì

He is digging in the garden.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 掘

What does 掘 (jué) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 掘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 掘 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 掘?

What common words use 掘?

How to Write 掘 (jué)