COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 虬 is built
虬 can be remembered by breaking it into 虫 + 乚. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.
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How to Write 虬 (qiú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
young dragon with horns
qiúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qiú
虬
young dragon with horns
Common words
qiú
虬
young dragon with horns
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 虬
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 虬
Common words and phrases
qiú
young dragon with horns
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“虬”。
Zhège zì shì “qiú”.
This character is “虬”.
我正在学习“虬”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qiú” zì.
I am learning the character “虬”.
请写一遍“虬”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qiú”.
Please write “虬” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 虬?
虬 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 虬 (qiú) mean?
虬 (qiú) means young dragon with horns.
What is the radical of 虬?
The radical of 虬 is 虫, associated with Not yet classified.