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爵 Stroke Order — How to Write 爵

Stroke Order

爵 is written in 17 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 爫, 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.

爵 Radical and Character Components

Components:爫罒良寸

爵 is an ideographic compound. A hand 寸 holding a goblet 良 of wine 罒.

Radical: 爫 + 14 more strokes

爵 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jué

Meanings of 爵 in Chinese

1

jué爵

An ancient three-legged wine vessel, whose shape varied to indicate the user's social status.
这件出土的青铜爵造型独特，雕刻精美。
This unearthed bronze jue vessel has a unique shape and exquisite carving.
A title of nobility in monarchical states (historically, in ancient China, these included duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron); referring to rank, official position, or a knight.
在那个时代，拥有显赫的爵位意味着极高的社会地位和权力。
In that era, possessing a prominent noble title signified extremely high social status and power.
When pronounced 'jué', '爵' is an archaic or literary variant of '雀' (què), referring to a small bird, often a sparrow or a finch.
庭院里飞来了一只小爵。
A small bird flew into the courtyard.

Common Words and Phrases with 爵

1
jué爵lù禄
rank of nobility and its salary
他一生追求的并非是爵禄，而是内心的平静与学问的精进。
What he pursued throughout his life was not official rank and emoluments, but inner peace and the advancement of his studies.
2
jué爵shì士
A title of honor, often non-hereditary, in some European monarchies, or a person holding such a title (a knight or sir).
他因在艺术领域的杰出贡献而被授予爵士头衔。
He was awarded the title of 'Sir' for his outstanding contributions in the field of art.
3
jué爵shì士yuè乐
Jazz is a type of dance music that originated in the early 20th century in the United States.
我喜欢在咖啡馆里听爵士乐，感觉非常放松。
I enjoy listening to jazz music in cafes; it feels incredibly relaxing.
4
jué爵wèi位
rank of nobility
那位杰出的艺术家因为对文化传承的贡献而被授予了爵位。
That outstanding artist was granted a peerage for his contributions to cultural heritage.

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Questions about 爵

What does 爵 mean in Chinese?

爵 (jué) means “When pronounced 'jué'” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 爵?

爵 is pronounced jué in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 爵 have?

爵 has 17 strokes.

How do you write 爵?

爵 is written in 17 strokes, starting from the radical 爫. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 爵?

The radical of 爵 is 爫, and 爵 is an ideographic compound.