俦 (chóu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 俦 (chóu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 俦 (chóu) means "companion or mate". with 9 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 俦 stroke by stroke?

俦 has 9 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 俦 and 伯?

俦 (chóu) and 伯 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 俦?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 俦?

Common words containing 俦 include: 俦侣 (chóu lǚ) — companion or associate; 朋俦 (péng chóu) — companions; 俦类 (chóu lèi) — peers or people of the same kind.

How to Write 俦

The character 俦 (chóu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

俦 is pronounced chóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means companion or mate.

Common Words with 俦

俦侣 chóu lǚ

companion or associate

朋俦 péng chóu

companions

俦类 chóu lèi

peers or people of the same kind

Example Sentences

他们是最好的俦侣。

tā men shì zuì hǎo de chóu lǚ

They are the best companions.

他和朋俦一起喝酒。

tā hé péng chóu yì qǐ hē jiǔ

He drinks with his companions.

这种动物没有俦类。

zhè zhǒng dòng wù méi yǒu chóu lèi

This animal has no peers.

Similar Characters

伯 bó

估 gū

伲 nì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 俦

What does 俦 (chóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 俦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 俦 and 伯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 俦?

What common words use 俦?

How to Write 俦 (chóu)