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踞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

踞 Stroke Order — How to Write 踞

Stroke Order

踞 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 足, 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.

踞 Radical and Character Components

Components:足居

踞 is an ideographic compound. To sit 居 on one's feet 足; 居 also provides the pronunciation.

Radical: 足 + 8 more strokes

踞 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jù

Meanings of 踞 in Chinese

1

jù踞

To squat or sit, often with legs spread or in a relaxed posture, sometimes implying occupation.
他常常箕踞而坐，显得随性自在
He often sat with his legs spread apart, appearing casual and at ease.
To occupy or hold a position, often implying dominance or control over an area.
这座山雄踞在平原之上，视野极佳
This mountain majestically dominates the plain, offering an excellent view.

Common Words and Phrases with 踞

1
jù踞ào傲
haughty; arrogant and conceited
他因才华出众而变得踞傲，不把别人的意见放在眼里
He became arrogant due to his exceptional talent, disregarding others' opinions.
2
jù踞shǒu守
to guard; to hold fast to (a position)
探险队在暴风雪中踞守在山洞里，等待天气好转。
The expedition team entrenched themselves in the cave during the blizzard, waiting for the weather to improve.
3
jù踞zuò坐
to squat; a sitting posture with feet and buttocks on the ground and knees raised.
他疲惫地踞坐在路边，休息片刻。
He tiredly squatted by the roadside, resting for a moment.

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Idioms with 踞

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Questions about 踞

What does 踞 mean in Chinese?

踞 (jù) means “To squat or sit” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 踞?

踞 is pronounced jù in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 踞 have?

踞 has 15 strokes.

How do you write 踞?

踞 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 足. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 踞?

The radical of 踞 is 足, and 踞 is an ideographic compound.