楸 (qiū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 楸 (qiū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 楸 (qiū) means "catalpa tree". with 13 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 楸 stroke by stroke?

楸 has 13 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 楸 and 桫?

楸 (qiū) and 桫 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 楸?

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

Q: What common words use 楸?

Common words containing 楸 include: 楸树 (qiū shù) — catalpa tree; 楸木 (qiū mù) — catalpa wood; 楸子 (qiū zi) — catalpa fruit.

How to Write 楸

The character 楸 (qiū) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

楸 is pronounced qiū in Mandarin Chinese. It means catalpa tree.

Common Words with 楸

楸树 qiū shù

catalpa tree

楸木 qiū mù

catalpa wood

楸子 qiū zi

catalpa fruit

Example Sentences

院子里有一棵楸树。

yuàn zi lǐ yǒu yī kē qiū shù

There is a catalpa tree in the yard.

这张桌子是楸木做的。

zhè zhāng zhuō zi shì qiū mù zuò de

This table is made of catalpa wood.

楸子可以用来做药。

qiū zi kě yǐ yòng lái zuò yào

Catalpa seeds can be used to make medicine.

Similar Characters

桫 suō

桲 po

桴 fú

Practice Writing 楸 (qiū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 楸

What does 楸 (qiū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 楸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 楸 and 桫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 楸?

What common words use 楸?

How to Write 楸 (qiū)