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

Q: What does 鸲 (qú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸲 (qú) means "robin / myna". with 10 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸲 stroke by stroke?

鸲 has 10 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸲 and 袅?

鸲 (qú) and 袅 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 鸲?

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

Q: What common words use 鸲?

Common words containing 鸲 include: 鸲鹆 (qú yù) — crested myna; 蓝鸲 (lán qú) — bluebird; 鸲鹟 (qú wēng) — robin (flycatcher).

How to Write 鸲

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

鸲 is pronounced qú in Mandarin Chinese. It means robin / myna.

Common Words with 鸲

鸲鹆 qú yù

crested myna

蓝鸲 lán qú

bluebird

鸲鹟 qú wēng

robin (flycatcher)

Example Sentences

鸲鹆会模仿人说话。

qú yù huì mó fǎng rén shuō huà

Mynas can mimic human speech.

那是一只漂亮的蓝鸲。

nà shì yī zhī piào liàng de lán qú

That is a beautiful bluebird.

鸲鹟在树上唱歌。

qú wēng zài shù shàng chàng gē

The robin is singing in the tree.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸢 yuān

鸥 ōu

Practice Writing 鸲 (qú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸲

What does 鸲 (qú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸲 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸲?

What common words use 鸲?

How to Write 鸲 (qú)