COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 区 is built
Traditional etymology note: A place 匸 under a lord's control 乂
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How to Write 区 (qū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qū
区
area
Common words
xiǎo qū
小区
housing estate; community; neighborhood; (telecommunications) cell
jiāo qū
郊区
suburban district; outskirts; suburbs
jǐng qū
景区
scenic area
qū bié
区别
difference; to distinguish; to discriminate; to make a distinction
shì qū
市区
urban district; downtown; city center
chéng qū
城区
city district; urban area
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
区
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区
区
区
区
区
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 区
Say “qū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 区
Common words and phrases
xiǎo qū
housing estate; community; neighborhood; (telecommunications) cell
jiāo qū
suburban district; outskirts; suburbs
jǐng qū
scenic area
qū bié
difference; to distinguish; to discriminate; to make a distinction
shì qū
urban district; downtown; city center
chéng qū
city district; urban area
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“区”。
Zhège zì shì “qū”.
This character is “区”.
我正在学习“区”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qū” zì.
I am learning the character “区”.
请写一遍“区”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qū”.
Please write “区” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 区?
区 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 区 (qū) mean?
区 (qū) means area.
What is the radical of 区?
The radical of 区 is 匸, associated with Not yet classified.