COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 九 is built
Traditional etymology note: An elbow
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How to Write 九 (jiǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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jiǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 2 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiǔ
九
nine
Common words
jiǔ
九
nine; 9
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 九
Say “jiǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 2 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 九
Common words and phrases
jiǔ
nine; 9
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“九”。
Zhège zì shì “jiǔ”.
This character is “九”.
我正在学习“九”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “九”.
请写一遍“九”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiǔ”.
Please write “九” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 九?
九 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 九 (jiǔ) mean?
九 (jiǔ) means nine.
What is the radical of 九?
The radical of 九 is 乙, associated with Not yet classified.