蕖 (qú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蕖 (qú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蕖 (qú) means "Lotus flower". with 14 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蕖 stroke by stroke?

蕖 has 14 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 蕖 and 莿?

蕖 (qú) and 莿 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 蕖?

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

Q: What common words use 蕖?

Common words containing 蕖 include: 芙蕖 (fú qú) — Lotus; 红蕖 (hóng qú) — Red lotus; 采蕖 (cǎi qú) — to gather lotus flowers.

How to Write 蕖

The character 蕖 (qú) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蕖 is pronounced qú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lotus flower.

Common Words with 蕖

芙蕖 fú qú

Lotus

红蕖 hóng qú

Red lotus

采蕖 cǎi qú

to gather lotus flowers

Example Sentences

池塘里有芙蕖。

chí táng lǐ yǒu fú qú

There are lotuses in the pond.

红蕖非常漂亮。

hóng qú fēi cháng piào liàng

Red lotuses are very beautiful.

她们在湖边采蕖。

tā men zài hú biān cǎi qú

They are picking lotus flowers by the lake.

Similar Characters

莿 cì

菐 pú

萠 pān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蕖

What does 蕖 (qú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蕖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蕖 and 莿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蕖?

What common words use 蕖?

How to Write 蕖 (qú)