• 3059th most frequent character
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  • 1 dictionary entry
  • Appears in 10 words
  • Component in 0 characters

Decomposition

1Once
3Graphical
丿

Pinyin & Meaning

1. jiū (jiu1)to seize • to clutch • to hold tight • to grip

Pronunciation Clues

1. Pronunciation clue for jiū (jiu1)The component is pronounced as 'qiū' (qiu1). It has the same pinyin final.
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Example Words

Common

揪心 

Uncommon

揪出 

RareShow 8

Decomposition Levels:
Level 1 - Once: Only divided once. So only two components.
Level 2 - Radical: Radical Decomposition. The character gets decomposed into its lowest radical components. For the complete list visit the Radical wikipedia page.
Level 3 - Graphical: Graphical Decomposition. Shows all the strokes & lowest level of components that make up the character.
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