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遒 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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遒 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
遒 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

遒 Stroke Order — How to Write 遒

Stroke Order

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

遒 Radical and Character Components

Components:辶酋

遒 is a phono-semantic compound: 辶 (walk) carries the meaning, while 酋 indicates the sound.

Radical: 辶 + 9 more strokes

遒 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • qiú

Meanings of 遒 in Chinese

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qiú遒

When pronounced qiú, it describes something robust, vigorous, and powerful, often used for artistic styles like calligraphy, writing, or painting, implying a sense of strength, vitality, and often refined elegance or grace.
这幅字帖笔法遒劲，力透纸背。
The brushwork in this calligraphy album is vigorous and powerful, with a force that seems to penetrate the paper.
To approach; to draw near; to come to an end (often referring to time or a period).
一年即将遒尽，大家都在忙着做年终总结。
The year is drawing to a close, and everyone is busy with year-end summaries.
To gather, collect, or assemble; often implying a force or intensity in bringing things together.
他们遒集了众人的智慧，共同解决了难题
They gathered everyone's wisdom and collectively solved the problem.
Firm; solid; vigorous (often used to describe the strength and firmness in calligraphy or writing style).
他的书法笔力遒劲，结构坚实。
His calligraphy has vigorous and firm brushstrokes, with a solid structure.

Common Words and Phrases with 遒

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qiú遒jìng劲
Vigorous, strong and forceful, often used to describe brushstrokes in calligraphy or painting.
这幅画的线条遒劲有力，展现了作者深厚的功底。
The lines of this painting are strong and vigorous, demonstrating the artist's profound skill.

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Questions about 遒

What does 遒 mean in Chinese?

遒 (qiú) means “When pronounced qiú” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 遒?

遒 is pronounced qiú in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 遒 have?

遒 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 遒?

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

What is the radical of 遒?

The radical of 遒 is 辶, and 遒 is a phono-semantic compound.