君 Stroke Order — How to Write 君
君 is written in 7 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.
君 Radical and Character Components
君 is an ideographic compound. A leader 尹 giving orders 口.
Radical: 口 + 4 more strokes
君 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jūn
Meanings of 君 in Chinese
1
jūn君
In feudal times, a monarch, sovereign, or lord; also, a person of noble character or a gentleman.
真正的君子，待人以诚，处事以公。
A true gentleman treats people with sincerity and handles matters with fairness.
An ancient noble title, similar to 'Lord' or 'Prince', used for high-ranking officials or nobles in ancient China, as exemplified by historical figures like 'Lord Xinling' (信陵君).
信陵君以其仁德广结宾客，声名远播。
Lord Xinling, with his benevolence, widely befriended guests, and his reputation spread far and wide.
A respectful term for someone, similar to 'Mr.' or used in phrases like 'ladies and gentlemen' (诸君).
诸君，感谢大家的到来。
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming.
Common Words and Phrases with 君
1
monarch's trusted follower; by the monarch's side
他深知，如果能得到贤能之士的君侧辅佐，他的事业定能蒸蒸日上。
He deeply understood that with capable individuals as his close confidants and advisors, his endeavors would certainly prosper.
2
To rule or reign over; to dominate.
当夜幕君临大地，城市亮起了万家灯火
When night descends upon the earth, the city lights up with countless household lamps.
3
Royal power; sovereignty; the authority or dignity of a monarch.
在一些古老的传说中，君权常常被赋予神圣的色彩，以彰显其至高无上的地位。
In some ancient legends, royal authority was often imbued with a sacred aura, to highlight its supreme status.
4
monarch
君上每日勤政爱民，深得百姓爱戴
The sovereign diligently governed and cared for the people every day, earning their deep affection.
5
Monarch; emperor.
古老的传说中，一位仁慈的君王治理着一个和平的王国。
In ancient legends, a benevolent monarch governed a peaceful kingdom.
6
monarch or tribal leader
那片土地上的君长，深受族人敬爱。
The chief of that land was deeply respected by the tribal members.
7
A monarch or sovereign, typically a hereditary head of state for a kingdom or empire, often ruling for life.
传说中，那位仁慈的君主深受子民爱戴。
Legend has it that the benevolent monarch was deeply loved by his subjects.
8
A country or state ruled by a monarch, such as a king or queen.
在古老的传说中，这片土地曾是一个繁荣的君主国，由世代相传的王室管理
In ancient legends, this land was once a prosperous monarchy, governed by a royal family passed down through generations.
9
A gentleman; a person of noble character, embodying moral integrity and exemplary conduct.
君子以德服人，不以力压人。
A true gentleman convinces others with virtue, not with force.
10
Clivia is a perennial herbaceous ornamental plant, known for its broad, strap-shaped leaves and umbel inflorescence of reddish-yellow, funnel-shaped flowers.
我妈妈特别喜欢养君子兰，她觉得这种植物的花朵高雅而叶片宽厚。
My mother especially loves growing Clivia miniata; she finds its flowers elegant and its leaves broad and thick.
11
A gentleman's agreement is an informal, non-legally binding agreement based on the honor and trust of the parties involved.
我们虽然没有签署正式合同，但我们之间有一个君子协定，相信彼此都会履行承诺
Although we haven't signed a formal contract, we have a gentleman's agreement between us, trusting that both parties will fulfill their promises.
More words with 君
- bào暴jūn君A cruel and oppressive ruler.
- fū夫jūn君Husband, My husband
- hūn昏jūn君A fatuous and self-indulgent ruler.
- láng郎jūn君Husband, Lord
- zhū诸jūn君Gentlemen, Everyone
- yǐn瘾jūn君zǐ子drug addict, junkie
- chǔ储jūn君Heir apparent, Crown prince
- lóng龙jūn君Dragon King
- qī欺jūn君deceiving the monarch, deceive the emperor
- shèng圣jūn君sage ruler, wise monarch
- shǐ使jūn君Governor, Prefect
- zào灶jūn君Kitchen god.
- zūn尊jūn君your esteemed father
- wěi伪jūn君zǐ子hypocrite, phony
- míng明jūn君Enlightened ruler, Wise monarch
- guó国jūn君Sovereign, Monarch
- guó國jūn君monarch, sovereign
- shì弑jūn君regicide, king-killing
- xìn信líng陵jūn君Lord Xinling, Prince Xinling
- xián贤jūn君Wise ruler, Virtuous ruler
Idioms with 君
- jūn君rǔ辱chén臣sǐ死A loyal subordinate dies if their ruler is disgraced
- jūn君zǐ子gù固qióng穷A noble person is steadfast in poverty
- jūn君zǐ子hǎo好qiú逑a gentleman's good and desirable match
- jūn君zǐ子zhī之jiāo交Friendship between noble persons
- bì避jūn君sān三shě舍yield or make strategic concession
- liáng梁shàng上jūn君zǐ子a thief or someone out of touch
- qī欺jūn君wǎng罔shàng上deceive or defy one's superiors
- qī欺jūn君wù误guó国deceive ruler, ruin country
- qī欺jūn君zhī之zuì罪crime of deceiving the sovereign
- qiān谦qiān谦jūn君zǐ子A humble and self-disciplined gentleman
- qǐng请jūn君rù入wèng瓮hoist with one's own petard
- rén仁rén人jūn君zǐ子benevolent and upright person
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Open the tool →Questions about 君
What does 君 mean in Chinese?
君 (jūn) means “An ancient noble title” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 君?
君 is pronounced jūn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 君 have?
君 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 君?
君 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 君?
The radical of 君 is 口, and 君 is an ideographic compound.