COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 囚 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 人 in a cell 囗
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How to Write 囚 (qiú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
prisoner
qiúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qiú
囚
prisoner
Common words
qiú fàn
囚犯
prisoner; convict
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 囚
Say “qiú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 囚
Common words and phrases
qiú fàn
prisoner; convict
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 囚?
囚 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 囚 (qiú) mean?
囚 (qiú) means prisoner.
What is the radical of 囚?
The radical of 囚 is 囗, associated with Not yet classified.