且 Stroke Order — How to Write 且

Stroke Order

且 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 一, 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.

且 Radical and Character Components

Components:月一

且 is a pictograph. A stone altar.

Radical: 一 + 4 more strokes

且 Pronunciation and Pinyin

qiě
jū

Meanings of 且 in Chinese

qiě且

Still; moreover; furthermore; indicating an additional step or characteristic; often used to connect two adjectives or clauses, meaning 'and' or 'as well as'.

她既聪明且努力，所以学业一直很优秀。

She is both intelligent and diligent, so her academic performance has always been excellent.

Indicates a temporary state or action; for the time being; just for now.

我们姑且先把这个问题放一放，明天再讨论。

Let's set this issue aside for now and discuss it tomorrow.

Indicates an approaching state or proximity; about to; almost.

时间且晚，我们该回家了

It's getting late, we should go home.

Used to connect two actions or states that occur simultaneously, similar to 'while doing this, also doing that'. For example, '且走且说' means 'to walk and talk at the same time'.

大家在派对上且歌且舞，玩得很开心。

Everyone was singing and dancing at the party, having a great time.

To indicate that something will last for a long time or still has a lot of use left.

这台电脑且用呢！

This computer still has a lot of use left!

An archaic opening particle, used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a new topic or narrative, similar to '夫'.

且说当日，王老板正为账目发愁

Now, on that day, Boss Wang was indeed worrying about the accounts.

jū且

A classical Chinese modal particle, used at the end of a sentence, similar to 'ah' or 'eh', to express a pause, a mild inquiry, or contemplation.

待我看看，且！

Let me take a look, eh!

Numerous; abundant; plentiful.

这片森林中，古树参天，且多异兽。

In this forest, ancient trees reach the sky, and exotic beasts are numerous.

An alternative name for the sixth month of the lunar calendar.

古时，农历六月有且月之称。

In ancient times, the sixth lunar month was known by the name 'Jū month'.

a respectful and cautious demeanor; an appearance of reverence and prudence

他听闻此事，神情有且，未敢妄言

Upon hearing this, he maintained a respectful and cautious demeanor, not daring to speak rashly.

To hesitate, to stumble, or to walk with difficulty (used interchangeably with 趄, as in 趑趄).

他在门口趑趄不前，似乎在犹豫要不要进去。

He hesitated at the doorway, seemingly contemplating whether to go in.

Common Words and Phrases with 且

qiě且bù不shuō说

Let alone; not to mention.

这款手机的拍照功能已经非常出色了，且不说它的处理器速度有多快。

This phone's camera function is already excellent, not to mention how fast its processor is.

qiě且fú夫

A classical Chinese particle or conjunction used to introduce a discussion or add a further point, meaning 'moreover,' 'furthermore,' or 'besides.'

读书可以增长知识，且夫，陶冶情操亦是其一大功用。

Reading can increase knowledge; furthermore, cultivating one's character is also one of its major functions.

qiě且màn慢

Wait a moment; hold on.

你走得太快了，且慢，等等我！

You are walking too fast, hold on, wait for me!

qiě且shuō说

A narrative device in classical Chinese novels to introduce a new scene or topic.

且说他如何克服重重困难，最终实现了梦想。

Now let's talk about how he overcame numerous difficulties and finally realized his dream.

qiě且zhàn战qiě且tuì退

withdraw while fighting; fight and retreat simultaneously

特种部队在完成任务后，遭遇敌军伏击，他们且战且退，成功撤离了战场。

After completing their mission, the special forces encountered an enemy ambush. They fought while retreating, successfully withdrawing from the battlefield.