How to Write 娶
The character 娶 (qǔ) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
娶 is pronounced qǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to marry (a woman); to take a wife.
Common Words with 娶
娶妻
qǔ qī
to take a wife; to marry
娶亲
qǔ qīn
to get married (of a man)
迎娶
yíng qǔ
to fetch the bride; to marry
Example Sentences
他打算明年娶妻。
tā dǎ suàn míng nián qǔ qī
He plans to get married next year.
今天他家娶亲。
jīn tiān tā jiā qǔ qīn
His family is holding a wedding today.
他去迎娶新娘。
tā qù yíng qǔ xīn niáng
He went to fetch the bride.
Practice Writing 娶 (qǔ)
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