COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 救 is built
Traditional etymology note: 攵 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 求 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 救 (jiù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to save
jiùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiù
救
to save
Common words
qiǎng jiù
抢救
to rescue
jí jiù
急救
to give emergency treatment; first aid
jiù mìng
救命
to save sb's life; (interj.) Help!; Save me!
jiù yuán
救援
to save; to support; to help; to assist
jiù zāi
救灾
to relieve disaster; to help disaster victims
jiù zhù
救助
to help sb in trouble; aid; assistance
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
救
救
救
救
救
救
救
救
LEARNING TIP
Remember 救
Say “jiù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 救
Common words and phrases
qiǎng jiù
to rescue
jí jiù
to give emergency treatment; first aid
jiù mìng
to save sb's life; (interj.) Help!; Save me!
jiù yuán
to save; to support; to help; to assist
jiù zāi
to relieve disaster; to help disaster victims
jiù zhù
to help sb in trouble; aid; assistance
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“救”。
Zhège zì shì “jiù”.
This character is “救”.
我正在学习“救”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiù” zì.
I am learning the character “救”.
请写一遍“救”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiù”.
Please write “救” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 救?
救 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 救 (jiù) mean?
救 (jiù) means to save.
What is the radical of 救?
The radical of 救 is 攵, associated with Not yet classified.