COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 距 is built
Traditional etymology note: 足 (foot) suggests the meaning, while 巨 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 距 (jù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to be at a distance of ... from; to be apart from
jùTone 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
jù
距
to be at a distance of ... from; to be apart from
Common words
jù lí
距离
distance; to be apart from
chā jù
差距
disparity; gap
jù
距
to be at a distance of ... from; to be apart from; (bound form) distance; spur (on the leg of certain birds: gamecock, pheasant etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
距
距
距
距
距
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距
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 距
Say “jù” 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 距
Common words and phrases
jù lí
distance; to be apart from
chā jù
disparity; gap
jù
to be at a distance of ... from; to be apart from; (bound form) distance; spur (on the leg of certain birds: gamecock, pheasant etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“距”。
Zhège zì shì “jù”.
This character is “距”.
我正在学习“距”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jù” zì.
I am learning the character “距”.
请写一遍“距”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jù”.
Please write “距” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 距?
距 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 距 (jù) mean?
距 (jù) means to be at a distance of ... from; to be apart from.
What is the radical of 距?
The radical of 距 is 足, associated with Not yet classified.