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句 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
句 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
句 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
句 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
句 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
句 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
句 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
句 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
句 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
句 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

句 Stroke Order — How to Write 句

Stroke Order

句 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, 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.

句 Radical and Character Components

Components:勹口

句 is an ideographic compound. A phrase 勹 from the mouth 口.

Radical: 口 + 2 more strokes

句 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jù
  • gōu

Meanings of 句 in Chinese

1

jù句

A sentence; a clause; a phrase.
他写了一句很有意思的话。
He wrote a very interesting sentence.
In ancient Chinese texts, 'jù' (句) in 'jùdòu' (句读) refers to a natural pause or break within a sentence or passage.
古人读书时，常常在句读处停顿。
When ancient scholars read, they often paused at the 'jùdòu' (pauses/breaks).
Classifier for units of language, such as sentences, phrases, or remarks.
他喜欢把复杂的问题用简单几句话说清楚。
He likes to clarify complex issues with just a few simple sentences.
2

gōu句

When pronounced gōu, '句' refers to the 'Gou' in 'Goguryeo' (高句骊), an ancient Korean kingdom.
高句骊是一个古老的王国，其疆域曾涵盖了东北亚的广阔地带。
Goguryeo was an ancient kingdom whose territory once covered a vast area of Northeast Asia.

Common Words and Phrases with 句

1
jù句fǎ法
Syntax is the set of rules that governs the structure of sentences, including the arrangement of words and phrases.
学习一门新语言时，理解其句法规则至关重要。
When learning a new language, understanding its syntactic rules is crucial.
2
jù句hào号
A punctuation mark (。) used in Chinese to indicate the end of a declarative sentence, similar to a full stop or period.
小狗在公园里快乐地奔跑。
The puppy is happily running in the park.
3
jù句zi子
A grammatical unit that expresses a complete thought.
这个句子结构清晰，表达流畅。
This sentence has a clear structure and flows smoothly.
4
jù句zi子chéng成fèn分
The constituent parts that make up a sentence, such as the subject, predicate, and object.
理解句子成分有助于我们更好地分析和理解句子的结构。
Understanding the components of a sentence helps us better analyze and comprehend its structure.

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Questions about 句

What does 句 mean in Chinese?

句 (jù) means “A sentence” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 句?

句 has 2 pronunciations: jù, gōu.

How many strokes does 句 have?

句 has 5 strokes.

How do you write 句?

句 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 句?

The radical of 句 is 口, and 句 is an ideographic compound.