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

Q: What does 球 (qiú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 球 (qiú) means "Ball". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 球 stroke by stroke?

球 has 11 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 球 and 玲?

球 (qiú) and 玲 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 球?

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

Q: What common words use 球?

Common words containing 球 include: 足球 (zú qiú) — soccer; football; 篮球 (lán qiú) — basketball; 地球 (dì qiú) — Earth.

How to Write 球

The character 球 (qiú) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 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

球 is pronounced qiú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ball.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 球 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 球

足球 zú qiú

soccer; football

篮球 lán qiú

basketball

地球 dì qiú

Earth

Example Sentences

我踢足球。

wǒ tī zú qiú

I play soccer.

他打篮球。

tā dǎ lán qiú

He plays basketball.

地球很大。

dì qiú hěn dà

The Earth is very large.

Similar Characters

玲 líng

玳 dài

玷 diàn

Practice Writing 球 (qiú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 球

What does 球 (qiú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 球 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 球 and 玲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 球?

What common words use 球?

How to Write 球 (qiú)