阒 (qù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 阒 (qù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阒 (qù) means "quiet; silent". with 12 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 阒 stroke by stroke?

阒 has 12 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 阒 and 閦?

阒 (qù) and 閦 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 阒?

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

Q: What common words use 阒?

Common words containing 阒 include: 阒然 (qù rán) — silently; quietly; 阒寂 (qù jì) — still and quiet; 阒无一人 (qù wú yī rén) — not a soul to be seen; deserted.

How to Write 阒

The character 阒 (qù) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

阒 is pronounced qù in Mandarin Chinese. It means quiet; silent.

Common Words with 阒

阒然 qù rán

silently; quietly

阒寂 qù jì

still and quiet

阒无一人 qù wú yī rén

not a soul to be seen; deserted

Example Sentences

四周阒然无声。

sì zhōu qù rán wú shēng

It was dead silent all around.

这里的环境很阒寂。

zhè lǐ de huán jìng hěn qù jì

The environment here is very quiet and still.

院子里阒无一人。

yuàn zi lǐ qù wú yī rén

The yard is completely silent and empty.

Similar Characters

閦 chù

阃 kǔn

阄 jiū

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阒

What does 阒 (qù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阒 and 閦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阒?

What common words use 阒?

How to Write 阒 (qù)