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

Q: What does 遒 (qiú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 遒 (qiú) means "Strong / Powerful". with 12 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 遒 stroke by stroke?

遒 has 12 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 遒 and 逋?

遒 (qiú) and 逋 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 遒?

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 遒?

Common words containing 遒 include: 遒劲 (qiú jìng) — Powerful / Vigorous (of brushwork); 遒丽 (qiú lì) — Strong and beautiful (of calligraphy); 遒健 (qiú jiàn) — Strong and vigorous.

How to Write 遒

The character 遒 (qiú) is written with 12 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

遒 is pronounced qiú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Strong / Powerful.

Common Words with 遒

遒劲 qiú jìng

Powerful / Vigorous (of brushwork)

遒丽 qiú lì

Strong and beautiful (of calligraphy)

遒健 qiú jiàn

Strong and vigorous

Example Sentences

他的书法非常遒劲。

tā de shū fǎ fēi cháng qiú jìng

His calligraphy is very powerful and vigorous.

这篇文章文笔遒丽。

zhè piān wén zhāng wén bǐ qiú lì

The writing style of this article is forceful and elegant.

他的舞姿很有力，很遒健。

tā de wǔ zī hěn yǒu lì hěn qiú jiàn

His dancing is powerful and vigorous.

Similar Characters

逋 bū

逍 xiāo

透 tòu

Practice Writing 遒 (qiú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 遒

What does 遒 (qiú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 遒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 遒 and 逋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 遒?

What common words use 遒?

How to Write 遒 (qiú)