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究 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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究 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
究 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
究 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
究 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
究 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
究 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
究 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
究 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

究 Stroke Order — How to Write 究

Stroke Order

究 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 穴, 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.

究 Radical and Character Components

Components:穴九

究 is a phono-semantic compound: 穴 (cave) carries the meaning, while 九 indicates the sound.

Radical: 穴 + 2 more strokes

究 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jiū

Meanings of 究 in Chinese

1

jiū究

To investigate, ascertain, or look into; to study or research thoroughly.
我们应该追究事情的真相。
We should investigate the truth of the matter.
Ultimately; after all; to the end. Used to inquire about the exact nature of something or to express a final outcome.
你究竟想说什么？
What exactly do you want to say?

Common Words and Phrases with 究

1
jiū究gēn根ér儿
To get to the bottom of a matter; to trace to the source.
她总喜欢究根儿问底，非要弄清楚事情的来龙去脉不可
She always likes to get to the bottom of things, insisting on understanding the whole story.
2
jiū究jié诘
To investigate thoroughly and question deeply, often to press for an explanation.
经理对项目延期的原因进行了详细究诘，以避免类似问题再次发生。
The manager thoroughly questioned the reasons for the project's delay to prevent similar problems from happening again.
3
jiū究jìng竟
After all; in the end; ultimately; exactly (often used in questions to inquire about the true situation or for emphasis); outcome or result.
他思考了很久，想弄明白这件事究竟是怎么回事。
He thought for a long time, trying to figure out what this matter was all about.
4
jiū究wèn问
to investigate and question
老师究问了学生关于缺课的原因。
The teacher thoroughly questioned the student about the reason for missing class.
5
jiū究xì细ér儿
to go deeply into a matter; to investigate thoroughly
小王做事认真，总是喜欢把事情究细儿。
Xiao Wang is meticulous in his work and always likes to delve deeply into matters.
6
jiū究zhēn真ér儿
To be particular about details; to quibble.
这点小事没必要究真儿，差不多就行了
There's no need to be so particular about such a minor thing; it's good enough.

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Questions about 究

What does 究 mean in Chinese?

究 (jiū) means “Ultimately” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 究?

究 is pronounced jiū in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 究 have?

究 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 究?

究 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 穴. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 究?

The radical of 究 is 穴, and 究 is a phono-semantic compound.