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窘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
窘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
窘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
窘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
窘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
窘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
窘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

窘 Stroke Order — How to Write 窘

Stroke Order

窘 is written in 12 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.

窘 Radical and Character Components

Components:穴君

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

Radical: 穴 + 7 more strokes

窘 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jiǒng

Meanings of 窘 in Chinese

1

jiǒng窘

To be in a difficult or embarrassing situation, especially financially distressed or in great need.
他最近经济上有些窘迫，需要大家的帮助。
He's been a bit financially distressed lately and needs everyone's help.
To embarrass, to put in a difficult or awkward situation, to be in a predicament.
面对这突如其来的问题，他感到非常窘迫，不知该如何回答。
Facing this sudden question, he felt very embarrassed and didn't know how to answer.

Common Words and Phrases with 窘

1
jiǒng窘cù促
Poverty-stricken; hard pressed; in a difficult and constrained situation.
这间公寓空间狭小，住起来让人感到十分窘促。
This apartment is small, making living here feel very cramped and constrained.
2
jiǒng窘fá乏
financial difficulties; lacking; in straitened circumstances
由于连年干旱，这个地区的居民生活窘乏，急需水资源。
Due to continuous years of drought, the residents of this region are experiencing severe hardship and urgently need water resources.
3
jiǒng窘jí急
Hard pressed and in urgent need.
因为突发状况，他感到有些窘急，不知如何是好。
Due to a sudden unexpected situation, he felt a little distressed and urgent, not knowing what to do.
4
jiǒng窘jìng境
A difficult or embarrassing situation, often a dilemma, especially due to lack of money.
由于资金短缺，这家初创公司陷入了发展的窘境
Due to a lack of funds, this startup company found itself in a difficult predicament regarding its development.
5
jiǒng窘kǔ苦
very poor; poverty-stricken; distressed and in difficulty
他们一家人尽管生活窘苦，却从未放弃希望
Even though their family lived in extreme hardship, they never gave up hope.
6
jiǒng窘kuàng况
A difficult and embarrassing situation from which it is hard to escape; a predicament.
由于资金短缺，公司陷入了窘况，不得不裁员以维持运营。
Due to a shortage of funds, the company found itself in a difficult predicament and had to lay off employees to maintain operations.
7
jiǒng窘kùn困
Impoverished and hard-pressed.
他失业后生活陷入窘困，不得不向朋友借钱。
After losing his job, his life fell into straitened circumstances, and he had to borrow money from friends.
8
jiǒng窘pò迫
A state of financial difficulty, or a feeling of awkwardness and embarrassment.
失业后，他的家庭生活陷入了窘迫。
After losing his job, his family's life fell into financial difficulties.
9
jiǒng窘tài态
An awkward or embarrassing situation; a state of embarrassment.
当他的手机在安静的会议中突然响起时，他露出了窘态。
He showed an awkward expression when his phone suddenly rang during the quiet meeting.
10
jiǒng窘xiàng相
An embarrassing or awkward appearance/situation; a state of discomposure or distress.
第一次公开演讲时，她的窘相让观众感到一丝怜惜。
During her first public speech, her awkwardness made the audience feel a touch of pity.

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Questions about 窘

What does 窘 mean in Chinese?

窘 (jiǒng) means “To embarrass” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 窘?

窘 is pronounced jiǒng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 窘 have?

窘 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 窘?

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

What is the radical of 窘?

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