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湫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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湫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
湫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
湫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
湫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
湫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
湫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
湫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

湫 Stroke Order — How to Write 湫

Stroke Order

湫 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.

湫 Radical and Character Components

Components:氵秋

湫 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 秋 indicates the sound.

Radical: 氵 + 9 more strokes

湫 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • qiū
  • jiǎo

Meanings of 湫 in Chinese

1

qiū湫

A pond or pool, often referring to a mountain pool or a deep pool at the base of a waterfall.
瀑布下方的水湫清澈见底，映照着蓝天白云。
The pool below the waterfall is crystal clear, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds.
Cool; chilly; refers to a refreshing coolness, often associated with wind or air.
山谷中的晚风带着一丝湫意，让人感到神清气爽。
The evening breeze in the valley carried a hint of chilliness, making one feel refreshed and invigorated.
2

jiǎo湫

Low-lying; often used to describe places that are damp, narrow, or confined, similar to cramped or constricted.
这山谷深邃，道路湫隘
This valley is deep, and the path is narrow and confined.

Common Words and Phrases with 湫

1
jiǎo湫ài隘
narrow and low-lying
这个山洞的入口十分湫隘，只容一人侧身通过。
The entrance to this cave is very low and narrow, allowing only one person to squeeze through sideways.

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Questions about 湫

What does 湫 mean in Chinese?

湫 (qiū) means “A pond or pool” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 湫?

湫 has 2 pronunciations: qiū, jiǎo.

How many strokes does 湫 have?

湫 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 湫?

湫 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 湫?

The radical of 湫 is 氵, and 湫 is a phono-semantic compound.