拘 Stroke Order — How to Write 拘
拘 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, 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.
拘 Radical and Character Components
拘 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 句 indicates the sound.
Radical: 扌 + 5 more strokes
拘 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jū
- gōu
Meanings of 拘 in Chinese
1
jū拘
To arrest or detain; to seize and hold someone, typically by legal authority.
警察依法拘留了涉嫌盗窃的嫌疑人。
The police legally detained the suspect involved in theft.
To restrict, to constrain; to be particular about. Often used in phrases like 'jūshù' (constrained) or 'bùjū xiǎojié' (not to be punctilious about trifles).
他向来不拘小节，是一个很随和的人。
He has always been unconstrained by trifles, an easygoing person.
To be stubborn or inflexible, often adhering rigidly to rules or conventions, or being pedantic.
他从不拘泥于形式，总是注重实效
He never rigidly adheres to formalities, always focusing on practical results.
2
gōu拘
To cover or shield (as with a hand or garment), often to hide something or for protection.
她以手拘住眼睛，避免沙子飞入。
She covered her eyes with her hand to prevent sand from flying in.
Common Words and Phrases with 拘
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2
A compulsory summons issued by judicial authorities for a person to appear.
因多次传唤未果，法院决定依法拘传这名关键证人到庭。
As multiple summonses were unsuccessful, the court decided to lawfully compel the key witness to appear in court.
3
To have scruples; to be apprehensive or restrained.
他性格内向，说话总是有些拘忌
He is introverted and always speaks with a certain degree of inhibition.
4
to restrain and be cautious
他从小就被教导要拘检自己的言行。
He was taught from a young age to restrain his words and actions.
5
Reserved and overly cautious, often appearing stiff or unnatural.
他初次见面时总是显得有些拘谨。
He always appears a bit reserved when meeting for the first time.
6
To arrest, detain, or imprison someone.
他因涉嫌盗窃被拘禁了三天。
He was detained for three days on suspicion of theft.
7
To be punctilious; to be excessively concerned with etiquette and formalities.
他为人随和，从不拘礼，大家都很喜欢和他打交道
He is easygoing and never sticks to formalities, everyone likes to interact with him.
8
To detain; to take into custody.
他因为在公共场所扰乱秩序被拘留了。
He was detained for disturbing public order in a public place.
9
A house of detention or a watchhouse where people are held, usually for a short period, before trial or for minor offenses.
他因为涉嫌盗窃被送进了拘留所。
He was sent to the detention center for suspected theft.
10
(1) Muscular constriction or spasm, causing difficulty in free movement. (2) To be rigid, inflexible, or overly bound by rules/tradition.
长时间保持一个姿势，容易导致肌肉拘挛，影响活动
Maintaining a single posture for an extended period can easily lead to muscle contracture, affecting movement.
11
frozen stiff or numb with cold (referring to hands or feet)
小明的指头在寒风中冻得拘挛儿了，连笔都握不住。
Xiao Ming's fingers were frozen stiff in the cold wind, making him unable to even hold a pen.
12
To arrest or capture (a person), especially a suspect or prisoner.
警察正在拘拿盗窃犯。
The police are apprehending the thief.
13
To be a stickler for; to rigidly adhere to, often to the point of being inflexible.
我们不应该拘泥于小的细节，而应着眼于大局。
We should not rigidly adhere to minor details, but rather focus on the broader picture.
14
An arrest warrant.
由于证人未能按时出庭，法院发出了拘票，要求其必须到庭。
As the witness failed to appear in court on time, the court issued a warrant for appearance, requiring them to attend.
15
to tie, bind up, or restrain; to fetter
他不想被传统的观念所拘牵，渴望追求自己的梦想。
He doesn't want to be constrained by traditional notions, yearning to pursue his own dreams.
16
To arrest and imprison; to detain and confine.
那个被指控的嫌犯被拘囚在看守所里，等待审判。
The accused suspect was detained in the detention center, awaiting trial.
More words with 拘
- yū迂jū拘Pedantic and rigid, Overly punctilious
- jū拘yā押detention, custody
- jū拘zhù住detain, arrest
- bù不jū拘nì泥yú于not limited to, not confined to
- jū拘nì泥yú于stick rigidly to, be confined to
- zhí絷jū拘Detain, Restrain
Idioms with 拘
- jū拘sú俗shǒu守cháng常conventional and unwilling to change
- bù不jū拘xiǎo小jié节disregard minor details
- bù不jū拘yī一gé格not limited to one pattern or style
- wú无jū拘wú无shù束unrestrained and carefree
- jū拘wén文qiān牵yì义pedantically adhere to literal meaning
- bù不jū拘xì细jié节not bothered by small details
- bù不jū拘xì细xíng行disregard minor details
- bù不jū拘xíng形jī迹informal and unrestrained
- diē跌dàng宕bù不jū拘Unconventional and uninhibited
- diē跌dàng荡bù不jū拘unrestrained and unconventional
- fàng放dàn诞bù不jū拘unrestrained and unconventional
- fàng放làng浪bù不jū拘unconventional and uninhibited
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Open the tool →Questions about 拘
What does 拘 mean in Chinese?
拘 (jū) means “To arrest or detain” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 拘?
拘 has 2 pronunciations: jū, gōu.
How many strokes does 拘 have?
拘 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 拘?
拘 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 拘?
The radical of 拘 is 扌, and 拘 is a phono-semantic compound.