HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

鞠

鞠 — bow

Reading
jū
Meaning
bow; ball
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

鞠 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jū and it means bow; ball. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.

鞠 appears in everyday chinese words such as 鞠躬 (bow, make a bow).

Chinese words containing 鞠

Frequently asked questions

What does 鞠 mean in Chinese?

鞠 means bow; ball in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 鞠 read?

鞠 is read jū. Reading it inside real words — 鞠躬 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 鞠 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 鞠 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 鞠 in a word?

A common word containing 鞠 is 鞠躬 (jūgōng) — "bow, make a bow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 鞠 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鞠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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