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

Q: What does 求 (qiú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 求 (qiú) means "To seek; to request; to beg". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 氺.

Q: How do you write 求 stroke by stroke?

求 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氺. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 求?

The radical of 求 is 氺. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 求?

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

Q: What common words use 求?

Common words containing 求 include: 要求 (yāo qiú) — To request / Requirement; 追求 (zhuī qiú) — to pursue; to seek; 请求 (qǐng qiú) — Request / To request.

How to Write 求

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

求 is pronounced qiú in Mandarin Chinese. It means To seek; to request; to beg.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 求 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 求

要求 yāo qiú

To request / Requirement

追求 zhuī qiú

to pursue; to seek

请求 qǐng qiú

Request / To request

Example Sentences

老师有新要求。

lǎo shī yǒu xīn yāo qiú

The teacher has new requirements.

他在追求梦想。

tā zài zhuī qiú mèng xiǎng

He is pursuing his dreams.

我请求你帮个忙。

wǒ qǐng qiú nǐ bāng gè máng

I'm asking you for a favor.

Practice Writing 求 (qiú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 求

What does 求 (qiú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 求 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 求?

What mistakes do learners make writing 求?

What common words use 求?

How to Write 求 (qiú)