How to Write 曲
The character 曲 (qū) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 曰 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
曲 is pronounced qū in Mandarin Chinese. It means song / tune / bent / curved.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: qū, qǔ.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 曲 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 曲
Example Sentences
这首歌曲旋律优美，深受大家喜爱。
zhè shǒu gē qǔ xuán lǜ yōu měi shēn shòu dà jiā xǐ ài
The melody of this song is beautiful and well-loved by everyone.
爷爷随口哼出了一段欢快的曲调。
yé yé suí kǒu hēng chū le yī duàn huān kuài de qǔ diào
Grandpa casually hummed a cheerful tune.
山路非常弯曲，司机开车很小心。
shān lù fēi cháng wān qū sī jī kāi chē hěn xiǎo xīn
The mountain road is very winding, and the driver is driving very carefully.
这条优美的曲线勾勒出了建筑的轮廓。
zhè tiáo yōu měi de qū xiàn gōu lè chū le jiàn zhù de lún kuò
This graceful curve outlines the silhouette of the building.
Practice Writing 曲 (qū)
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