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

Q: What does 钧 (jūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钧 (jūn) means "Your (honorific) / Ancient unit of weight". with 9 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钧 stroke by stroke?

钧 has 9 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 钧 and 针?

钧 (jūn) and 针 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 钧?

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 钧?

Common words containing 钧 include: 千钧一发 (qiān jūn yī fà) — hanging by a thread; imminent peril; 雷霆万钧 (léi tíng wàn jūn) — With the force of a thunderbolt; 钧旨 (jūn zhǐ) — Your instructions (honorific).

How to Write 钧

The character 钧 (jūn) is written with 9 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

钧 is pronounced jūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Your (honorific) / Ancient unit of weight.

Common Words with 钧

千钧一发 qiān jūn yī fà

hanging by a thread; imminent peril

雷霆万钧 léi tíng wàn jūn

With the force of a thunderbolt

钧旨 jūn zhǐ

Your instructions (honorific)

Example Sentences

情况真是千钧一发。

qíng kuàng zhēn shì qiān jūn yī fà

The situation is hanging by a thread.

这种力量雷霆万钧。

zhè zhǒng lì liàng léi tíng wàn jūn

This power is as powerful as a thunderbolt.

我们听从您的钧旨。

wǒ men tīng cóng nín de jūn zhǐ

We follow your instructions.

Similar Characters

针 zhēn

钉 dīng

钊 zhāo

Practice Writing 钧 (jūn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钧

What does 钧 (jūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钧 and 针?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钧?

What common words use 钧?

How to Write 钧 (jūn)