COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 玖 is built
Traditional etymology note: 王 (jade) suggests the meaning, while 久 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 玖 (jiǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
black jade
jiǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
jiǔ
玖
black jade
Common words
jiǔ
玖
black jade
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 玖
Say “jiǔ” 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 玖
Common words and phrases
jiǔ
black jade
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“玖”。
Zhège zì shì “jiǔ”.
This character is “玖”.
我正在学习“玖”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “玖”.
请写一遍“玖”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiǔ”.
Please write “玖” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 玖?
玖 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 玖 (jiǔ) mean?
玖 (jiǔ) means black jade.
What is the radical of 玖?
The radical of 玖 is 王, associated with Not yet classified.