Everyday characterPicture

九

jiǔ

nine

Frequency
#445Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

Stroke order

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How it is built

Learned as one picture.

An arm bent at the elbow

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

九 gives the sound in

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Built from 九 1

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 1

  • 九jiǔnineHSK 1 Estimated

Sentences 1

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