COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 居 is built
Traditional etymology note: 户 (door) suggests the meaning, while 古 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 居 (jū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to reside
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jū
居
to reside
Common words
lín jū
邻居
neighbor; next door
jū mín
居民
resident; inhabitant
jū rán
居然
unexpectedly; to one's surprise; go so far as to
jū zhù
居住
to reside; to dwell; to live in a place; resident in
jiā jū
家居
home; residence; to stay at home (unemployed)
dìng jū
定居
to settle (in some city, country etc); to take up residence
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 居
Say “jū” 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 居
Common words and phrases
lín jū
neighbor; next door
jū mín
resident; inhabitant
jū rán
unexpectedly; to one's surprise; go so far as to
jū zhù
to reside; to dwell; to live in a place; resident in
jiā jū
home; residence; to stay at home (unemployed)
dìng jū
to settle (in some city, country etc); to take up residence
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“居”。
Zhège zì shì “jū”.
This character is “居”.
我正在学习“居”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jū” zì.
I am learning the character “居”.
请写一遍“居”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jū”.
Please write “居” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 居?
居 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 居 (jū) mean?
居 (jū) means to reside.
What is the radical of 居?
The radical of 居 is 户, associated with Not yet classified.