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矩

矩 (jǔ) · carpenter's square

9 strokesLeft–right

矩 (jǔ) means “carpenter's square”. It is made of 矢 + 巨 and has 9 strokes.

Break 矩 into its parts

What 矩 is made of

矩 stroke order

矩 stroke order diagram: 9 strokes, numbered in writing order
矩 is written with 9 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 规矩

每个地方都有自己的规矩。Měi gè dìfang dōu yǒu zìjǐ de guīju.Every place has its own customs.
这个孩子很规矩。Zhège háizi hěn guīju.This child is very well-behaved.

Words with 矩

Also built with 矢

Quick facts

Pinyinjǔ
Meaningcarpenter's square
Strokes9
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 矩

What does 矩 mean?

矩 (jǔ) means “carpenter's square”.

How many strokes does 矩 have?

矩 has 9 strokes.

What parts make up 矩?

矩 is made of 矢 (arrow) and 巨 (large).

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