COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 臼
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A mortar used to grind out powders
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How to Write 臼 (jiù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mortar
jiùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
jiù
臼
mortar
Common words
jiù
臼
mortar
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 臼
Say “jiù” 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.
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Common words and phrases
jiù
mortar
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“臼”。
Zhège zì shì “jiù”.
This character is “臼”.
我正在学习“臼”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiù” zì.
I am learning the character “臼”.
请写一遍“臼”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiù”.
Please write “臼” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 臼?
臼 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 臼 (jiù) mean?
臼 (jiù) means mortar.
What is the radical of 臼?
The radical of 臼 is 臼, associated with Not yet classified.