君 (jūn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 君 (jūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 君 (jūn) means "monarch / gentleman / you (honorific)". with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 君 stroke by stroke?

君 has 7 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 君 and 卟?

君 (jūn) and 卟 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 君?

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

Q: What common words use 君?

Common words containing 君 include: 君子 (jūn zǐ) — gentleman / person of noble character; 君主 (jūn zhǔ) — monarch / sovereign; 君王 (jūn wáng) — monarch / king.

How to Write 君

The character 君 (jūn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

君 is pronounced jūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means monarch / gentleman / you (honorific).

Common Words with 君

君子 jūn zǐ

gentleman / person of noble character

君主 jūn zhǔ

monarch / sovereign

君王 jūn wáng

monarch / king

Example Sentences

他是一个正人君子。

tā shì yí gè zhèng rén jūn zǐ

He is a man of integrity and honor.

英国有君主。

yīng guó yǒu jūn zhǔ

The UK has a monarch.

古代的君王很有钱。

gǔ dài de jūn wáng hěn yǒu qián

Ancient monarchs were very wealthy.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 君 (jūn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 君

What does 君 (jūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 君 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 君 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 君?

What common words use 君?

How to Write 君 (jūn)