COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 旧 is built
Traditional etymology note: Older than 丨 the sun 日
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How to Write 旧 (jiù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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jiùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiù
旧
old
Common words
réng jiù
仍旧
still (remaining); to remain (the same); yet
yī jiù
依旧
as before; still
chén jiù
陈旧
old-fashioned
huái jiù
怀旧
to feel nostalgic; nostalgia
pò jiù
破旧
shabby
jiù
旧
old; opposite: new 新; former; worn (with age)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
旧
旧
旧
旧
旧
旧
旧
旧
LEARNING TIP
Remember 旧
Say “jiù” 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 旧
Common words and phrases
réng jiù
still (remaining); to remain (the same); yet
yī jiù
as before; still
chén jiù
old-fashioned
huái jiù
to feel nostalgic; nostalgia
pò jiù
shabby
jiù
old; opposite: new 新; former; worn (with age)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 旧?
旧 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 旧 (jiù) mean?
旧 (jiù) means old.
What is the radical of 旧?
The radical of 旧 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.