躯 (qū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 躯 (qū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 躯 (qū) means "body; torso". with 11 strokes and the radical 身.

Q: How do you write 躯 stroke by stroke?

躯 has 11 strokes. The radical is 身. 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 躯 and 躬?

躯 (qū) and 躬 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 躯?

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

Q: What common words use 躯?

Common words containing 躯 include: 躯体 (qū tǐ) — body; physique; 身躯 (shēn qū) — body; physique; 躯干 (qū gàn) — trunk; torso.

How to Write 躯

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

躯 is pronounced qū in Mandarin Chinese. It means body; torso.

Common Words with 躯

躯体 qū tǐ

body; physique

身躯 shēn qū

body; physique

躯干 qū gàn

trunk; torso

Example Sentences

保持躯体健康。

bǎo chí qū tǐ jiàn kāng

Maintain physical health.

他有强壮的身躯。

tā yǒu qiáng zhuàng de shēn qū

He has a strong body.

树木的躯干很粗。

shù mù de qū gàn hěn cū

The tree trunk is very thick.

Similar Characters

躬 gōng

躲 duǒ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 躯

What does 躯 (qū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 躯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 躯 and 躬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 躯?

What common words use 躯?

How to Write 躯 (qū)