雀 (què) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 雀 (què) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 雀 (què) means "sparrow; small bird". with 11 strokes and the radical 隹.

Q: How do you write 雀 stroke by stroke?

雀 has 11 strokes. The radical is 隹. 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 雀 and 䧹?

雀 (què) and 䧹 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 雀?

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

Q: What common words use 雀?

Common words containing 雀 include: 麻雀 (má què) — sparrow; 孔雀 (kǒng què) — peacock; 雀斑 (què bān) — freckles.

How to Write 雀

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

雀 is pronounced què in Mandarin Chinese. It means sparrow; small bird.

Common Words with 雀

麻雀 má què

sparrow

孔雀 kǒng què

peacock

雀斑 què bān

freckles

Example Sentences

树上有几只小麻雀。

shù shàng yǒu jǐ zhī xiǎo má què

There are a few little sparrows in the tree.

孔雀的羽毛很漂亮。

kǒng què de yǔ máo hěn piào liàng

Peacock feathers are very beautiful.

她的脸上有一点雀斑。

tā de liǎn shàng yǒu yì diǎn què bān

She has some freckles on her face.

Similar Characters

䧹 yīng

隺 hú

隼 sǔn

Practice Writing 雀 (què)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 雀

What does 雀 (què) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 雀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 雀 and 䧹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 雀?

What common words use 雀?

How to Write 雀 (què)