Character Animation

Character: 舊

Pinyin: jiù (jiu4)

Meaning: old / opposite: new 新 / former / worn (with age)

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "舊" with your mouse

Stroke Breakdown

Learning Tips

  • Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
  • Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
  • Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
  • The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly

Character Structure

IDS Decomposition

⿱ 雈 臼

Phonetic Component

Sound element

Same Pronunciation

Pinyin: jiù

Same Radical (2)

Radical: 臼

Related Phonetic (1)

Same phonetic as: 臼