COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 炬 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 巨 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 炬 (jù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
torch
jùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jù
炬
torch
Common words
huǒ jù
火炬
(flaming) torch
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 炬
Say “jù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 炬
Common words and phrases
huǒ jù
(flaming) torch
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“炬”。
Zhège zì shì “jù”.
This character is “炬”.
我正在学习“炬”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jù” zì.
I am learning the character “炬”.
请写一遍“炬”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jù”.
Please write “炬” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 炬?
炬 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 炬 (jù) mean?
炬 (jù) means torch.
What is the radical of 炬?
The radical of 炬 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.