COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 曲 is built
Traditional etymology note: A folded object 曰
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How to Write 曲 (qǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
bent
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qǔ / qū
曲
bent
Common words
gē qǔ
歌曲
song
wān qū
弯曲
to bend; to curve around; curved; crooked
xì qǔ
戏曲
Chinese opera
yuè qǔ
乐曲
musical composition
chā qǔ
插曲
music played during a movie, play etc; incidental music; music played in a theatrical interlude; (fig.) incident
niǔ qū
扭曲
to twist; to warp; to distort
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
曲
曲
曲
曲
曲
曲
曲
曲
LEARNING TIP
Remember 曲
Say “qǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 曲
Common words and phrases
gē qǔ
song
wān qū
to bend; to curve around; curved; crooked
xì qǔ
Chinese opera
yuè qǔ
musical composition
chā qǔ
music played during a movie, play etc; incidental music; music played in a theatrical interlude; (fig.) incident
niǔ qū
to twist; to warp; to distort
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“曲”。
Zhège zì shì “qǔ”.
This character is “曲”.
我正在学习“曲”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “曲”.
请写一遍“曲”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qǔ”.
Please write “曲” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 曲?
曲 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 曲 (qǔ) mean?
曲 (qǔ) means bent.
What is the radical of 曲?
The radical of 曲 is 曰, associated with Not yet classified.