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

Q: What does 逑 (qiú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 逑 (qiú) means "To match / Mate". with 10 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 逑 stroke by stroke?

逑 has 10 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 逑 and 迢?

逑 (qiú) and 迢 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 逑?

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

Q: What common words use 逑?

Common words containing 逑 include: 好逑 (hǎo qiú) — ideal match; good spouse; 逑合 (qiú hé) — To unite / To match; 配逑 (pèi qiú) — To match / To marry.

How to Write 逑

The character 逑 (qiú) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

逑 is pronounced qiú in Mandarin Chinese. It means To match / Mate.

Common Words with 逑

好逑 hǎo qiú

ideal match; good spouse

逑合 qiú hé

To unite / To match

配逑 pèi qiú

To match / To marry

Example Sentences

窈窕淑女，君子好逑。

yǎo tiǎo shū nǚ jūn zǐ hǎo qiú

A fair and graceful lady is a fine match for a gentleman.

两人最终逑合了。

liǎng rén zuì zhōng qiú hé le

The two finally got married.

寻找合适的配逑。

xún zhǎo hé shì de pèi qiú

Looking for a suitable partner.

Similar Characters

迢 tiáo

迤 yí

迥 jiǒng

Practice Writing 逑 (qiú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 逑

What does 逑 (qiú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 逑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 逑 and 迢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 逑?

What common words use 逑?

How to Write 逑 (qiú)