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据

据 (jù) · to possess

据 (jù) means “to possess”. It is made of 扌 + 居 and has 11 strokes.

Break 据 into its parts

What 据 is made of

Origin hint: 扌 gives the meaning, 居 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)

据 stroke order

据 stroke order diagram: 11 strokes, numbered in writing order
据 is written with 11 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 据说

据说明天会下雨。Jùshuō míngtiān huì xià yǔ.It is said that it will rain tomorrow.
据说那家饭馆的菜很好吃。Jùshuō nà jiā fànguǎn de cài hěn hǎochī.Reportedly, that restaurant's food is very good.

Words with 据

Also built with 扌

Quick facts

Pinyinjù
Meaningto possess
Strokes11
Radical手 (hand, #64)
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 据

What does 据 mean?

据 (jù) means “to possess”.

How many strokes does 据 have?

据 has 11 strokes.

What is the radical of 据?

The radical of 据 is 手 (shǒu, “hand”), Kangxi radical number 64.

What parts make up 据?

据 is made of 扌 (hand) and 居 (to live).

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