COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 求 is built
求 can be remembered by breaking it into 一 + 氺. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 求 (qiú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to seek
qiúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qiú
求
to seek
Common words
yāo qiú
要求
to request; to require; requirement; to stake a claim
qǐng qiú
请求
to request; to ask; request (CL:個|个[ge4])
xū qiú
需求
requirement; to require; (economics) demand
zhuī qiú
追求
to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly; to seek after; to woo
qiú hūn
求婚
to propose marriage
qiú jiù
求救
to seek help (when in distress or having difficulties)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
求
求
求
求
求
求
求
求
LEARNING TIP
Remember 求
Say “qiú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 求
Common words and phrases
yāo qiú
to request; to require; requirement; to stake a claim
qǐng qiú
to request; to ask; request (CL:個|个[ge4])
xū qiú
requirement; to require; (economics) demand
zhuī qiú
to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly; to seek after; to woo
qiú hūn
to propose marriage
qiú jiù
to seek help (when in distress or having difficulties)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“求”。
Zhège zì shì “qiú”.
This character is “求”.
我正在学习“求”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qiú” zì.
I am learning the character “求”.
请写一遍“求”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qiú”.
Please write “求” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 求?
求 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 求 (qiú) mean?
求 (qiú) means to seek.
What is the radical of 求?
The radical of 求 is 氺, associated with Not yet classified.