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

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

The Chinese character 惆 (chóu) means "Melancholy". with 11 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 惆 stroke by stroke?

惆 has 11 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 惆 and 恂?

惆 (chóu) and 恂 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 惆?

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

Q: What common words use 惆?

Common words containing 惆 include: 惆怅 (chóu chàng) — Melancholy; 惆然 (chóu rán) — Sadly; 惆惋 (chóu wǎn) — Sorrowful.

How to Write 惆

The character 惆 (chóu) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

惆 is pronounced chóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Melancholy.

Common Words with 惆

惆怅 chóu chàng

Melancholy

惆然 chóu rán

Sadly

惆惋 chóu wǎn

Sorrowful

Example Sentences

他心里感到很惆怅。

tā xīn lǐ gǎn dào hěn chóu chàng

He feels very melancholy.

他惆然若失地站着。

tā chóu rán ruò shī dì zhàn zhe

He stood there feeling lost and melancholy.

听到消息他很惆惋。

tīng dào xiāo xī tā hěn chóu wǎn

He was very sorrowful upon hearing the news.

Similar Characters

恂 xún

恃 shì

恍 huǎng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 惆

What does 惆 (chóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 惆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 惆 and 恂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 惆?

What common words use 惆?

How to Write 惆 (chóu)