COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 取 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 又 taking the ear 耳 of a fallen enemy
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How to Write 取 (qǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to take
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qǔ
取
to take
Common words
huò qǔ
获取
to gain; to get; to acquire
qǔ dé
取得
to acquire; to get; to obtain
qǔ xiāo
取消
to cancel; cancellation
cǎi qǔ
采取
to adopt or carry out (measures, policies, course of action); to take
lǐng qǔ
领取
to receive; to draw; to get
lù qǔ
录取
to accept an applicant (prospective student, employee etc) who passes an entrance exam; to admit (a student); to hire (a job candidate)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 取
Say “qǔ” 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 取
Common words and phrases
huò qǔ
to gain; to get; to acquire
qǔ dé
to acquire; to get; to obtain
qǔ xiāo
to cancel; cancellation
cǎi qǔ
to adopt or carry out (measures, policies, course of action); to take
lǐng qǔ
to receive; to draw; to get
lù qǔ
to accept an applicant (prospective student, employee etc) who passes an entrance exam; to admit (a student); to hire (a job candidate)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“取”。
Zhège zì shì “qǔ”.
This character is “取”.
我正在学习“取”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “取”.
请写一遍“取”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qǔ”.
Please write “取” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 取?
取 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 取 (qǔ) mean?
取 (qǔ) means to take.
What is the radical of 取?
The radical of 取 is 又, associated with Not yet classified.