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倔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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倔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
倔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
倔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
倔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
倔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
倔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
倔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
倔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

倔 Stroke Order — How to Write 倔

Stroke Order

倔 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, 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.

倔 Radical and Character Components

Components:亻屈

倔 is an ideographic compound. Someone 亻 who does not bend 屈; 屈 also provides the pronunciation.

Radical: 亻 + 8 more strokes

倔 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jué
  • juè

Meanings of 倔 in Chinese

1

jué倔

Stubborn, unyielding, obstinate.
他性格倔强，从不轻易放弃
He has a stubborn personality and never gives up easily.
Same as '崛' (jué), meaning prominent, rising up, or standing out.
山顶上倔起的岩石，在阳光下闪耀着光芒。
The prominent rocks rising on the mountaintop shimmered in the sunlight.
2

juè倔

Blunt or unyielding in speech, often indicating a stubborn or difficult disposition.
她说话有点倔，但心底善良。
Her way of speaking is a bit blunt, but she is kind-hearted.

Common Words and Phrases with 倔

1
juè倔bā巴
Surly, stubborn, and rough in manner or speech.
他这个人有点倔巴，说话直来直去，有时让人下不来台。
He's a bit of a stubborn and blunt person; he speaks very directly, sometimes putting others in an awkward position.
2
juè倔qǐ起
To rise abruptly or suddenly; to emerge prominently.
随着科技的飞速发展，人工智能产业在全球范围内倔起，展现出巨大潜力。
With the rapid advancement of technology, the artificial intelligence industry has rapidly emerged globally, demonstrating immense potential.
3
jué倔jiàng强
Stubborn, unbending, or unyielding, often referring to a strong and persistent disposition that refuses to give in.
小女孩倔强地摇头，不肯吃药
The little girl stubbornly shook her head, refusing to take the medicine.
4
juè倔tou头
A surly, stubborn, or obstinate person.
他是个倔头，遇到问题总喜欢自己一个人扛着，很少求助别人。
He's a stubborn hothead; whenever he encounters a problem, he always prefers to bear it alone and rarely asks for help.
5
juè倔tou头juè倔nǎo脑
blunt and gruff in speech and manner, appearing stiff or direct.
小明平时总是倔头倔脑的，不怎么爱说话，但他心地善良。
Xiao Ming is usually stiff and stubborn, doesn't talk much, but he is kind-hearted.

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Questions about 倔

What does 倔 mean in Chinese?

倔 (jué) means “Stubborn, unyielding, obstinate” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 倔?

倔 has 2 pronunciations: jué, juè.

How many strokes does 倔 have?

倔 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 倔?

倔 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 倔?

The radical of 倔 is 亻, and 倔 is an ideographic compound.