COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 求 is built
求 can be remembered by breaking it into 一 + 氺. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 求 (qiú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to seek
qiúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qiú
求
to seek
Common words
yāo qiú
要求
to request; to require; requirement; to stake a claim
qǐng qiú
请求
to request; to ask; request (CL:個|个[ge4])
xū qiú
需求
requirement; to require; (economics) demand
zhuī qiú
追求
to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly; to seek after; to woo
qiú hūn
求婚
to propose marriage
qiú jiù
求救
to seek help (when in distress or having difficulties)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 求
Say “qiú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 求
Common words and phrases
yāo qiú
to request; to require; requirement; to stake a claim
qǐng qiú
to request; to ask; request (CL:個|个[ge4])
xū qiú
requirement; to require; (economics) demand
zhuī qiú
to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly; to seek after; to woo
qiú hūn
to propose marriage
qiú jiù
to seek help (when in distress or having difficulties)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 求?
求 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 求 (qiú) mean?
求 (qiú) means to seek.
What is the radical of 求?
The radical of 求 is 氺, associated with Not yet classified.