囚 (qiú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 囚 (qiú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 囚 (qiú) means "Prisoner; to imprison.". with 5 strokes and the radical 囗.

Q: How do you write 囚 stroke by stroke?

囚 has 5 strokes. The radical is 囗. 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 囚 and 囗?

囚 (qiú) and 囗 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 囚?

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

Q: What common words use 囚?

Common words containing 囚 include: 囚犯 (qiú fàn) — Prisoner; convict.; 囚禁 (qiú jìn) — To imprison; to confine.; 囚车 (qiú chē) — Prison van; paddy wagon..

How to Write 囚

The character 囚 (qiú) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 囗 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

囚 is pronounced qiú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Prisoner; to imprison..

Common Words with 囚

囚犯 qiú fàn

Prisoner; convict.

囚禁 qiú jìn

To imprison; to confine.

囚车 qiú chē

Prison van; paddy wagon.

Example Sentences

警察带走了囚犯。

jǐng chá dài zǒu le qiú fàn

The police took the prisoner away.

他被囚禁在房间里。

tā bèi qiú jìn zài fáng jiān lǐ

He was imprisoned in the room.

囚车开往了监狱。

qiú chē kāi wǎng le jiān yù

The prison van headed to the jail.

Similar Characters

囗 wéi

四 sì

囝 jiǎn

Practice Writing 囚 (qiú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 囚

What does 囚 (qiú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 囚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 囚 and 囗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 囚?

What common words use 囚?

How to Write 囚 (qiú)