COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 剧 is built
Traditional etymology note: 刂 (knife) suggests the meaning, while 居 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 剧 (jù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
theatrical work (play, opera, TV series etc)
jùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jù
剧
theatrical work (play, opera, TV series etc)
Common words
huà jù
话剧
stage play; modern drama
jīng jù
京剧
Beijing opera
jù yuàn
剧院
theater
jù chǎng
剧场
theater
xì jù
戏剧
a drama; a play; theater; script of a play
bēi jù
悲剧
tragedy
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 剧
Say “jù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 剧
Common words and phrases
huà jù
stage play; modern drama
jīng jù
Beijing opera
jù yuàn
theater
jù chǎng
theater
xì jù
a drama; a play; theater; script of a play
bēi jù
tragedy
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“剧”。
Zhège zì shì “jù”.
This character is “剧”.
我正在学习“剧”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jù” zì.
I am learning the character “剧”.
请写一遍“剧”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jù”.
Please write “剧” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 剧?
剧 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 剧 (jù) mean?
剧 (jù) means theatrical work (play, opera, TV series etc).
What is the radical of 剧?
The radical of 剧 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.