揪 Stroke Order — How to Write 揪

Stroke Order

揪 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

揪 Radical and Character Components

Components:扌秋

揪 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 秋 indicates the sound.

Radical: 扌 + 9 more strokes

揪 Pronunciation and Pinyin

jiū

Meanings of 揪 in Chinese

jiū揪

To grasp, seize, or twist with one's hand.

他紧紧揪住我的衣领，不让我走

He tightly grabbed my collar, not letting me go.

Common Words and Phrases with 揪

jiū揪biàn辫zi子

To seize on someone's shortcomings or mistakes as a handle for criticism or attack; literally, 'to grab someone's pigtail'.

新来的经理总是喜欢揪住下属的小辫子不放，让大家压力很大。

The new manager always likes to seize on subordinates' minor faults, which puts a lot of pressure on everyone.

jiū揪chū出

to uncover or ferret out; to expose or track down

警方成功揪出了隐藏在人群中的小偷。

The police successfully ferreted out the thief hiding in the crowd.

jiū揪dòu斗

To seize and criticize someone during a struggle session.

面对项目失败的责任，他觉得自己像是被同事们“揪斗”了一样，压力巨大。

Facing the responsibility for the project's failure, he felt as if he was being publicly denounced and pressured by his colleagues, feeling immense stress.

jiū揪jiū揪

Creased or wrinkled, often referring to clothes that are not smooth.

桌布有点揪揪的，铺不平整

The tablecloth is a bit crumpled and won't lie flat.

jiū揪sòng送

to seize and send someone to an authority (e.g., court) to answer charges

保安将小偷当场揪送到了警察局。

The security guard apprehended the thief on the spot and delivered him to the police station.

jiū揪xīn心

To feel anxious or deeply pained; heart-wrenching.

得知她独自一人在异国他乡生病，我感到非常揪心

Knowing she was sick alone in a foreign land made me feel extremely worried and distressed.

jiū揪xīn心bā扒gān肝

Extremely anxious or worried; breathless with fear.

孩子独自一人外出旅行，父母在家总是揪心扒肝，直到接到平安抵达的电话才放下心来。

When their child traveled alone, the parents at home were always extremely anxious and worried, only feeling relieved after receiving a phone call confirming a safe arrival.