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

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

The Chinese character 椆 (chóu) means "Evergreen oak". with 12 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 椆 stroke by stroke?

椆 has 12 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 椆 and 柴?

椆 (chóu) and 柴 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 椆?

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

Q: What common words use 椆?

Common words containing 椆 include: 椆木 (chóu mù) — Evergreen oak wood; 椆树 (chóu shù) — Evergreen oak tree; 椆子 (chóu zi) — Evergreen oak tree.

How to Write 椆

The character 椆 (chóu) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

椆 is pronounced chóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Evergreen oak.

Common Words with 椆

椆木 chóu mù

Evergreen oak wood

椆树 chóu shù

Evergreen oak tree

椆子 chóu zi

Evergreen oak tree

Example Sentences

椆木质地很硬。

chóu mù zhì dì hěn yìng

Evergreen oak wood is very hard in texture.

山上有很多椆树。

shān shàng yǒu hěn duō chóu shù

There are many evergreen oaks on the mountain.

椆子可以做工具。

chóu zi kě yǐ zuò gōng jù

Evergreen oak wood can be used to make tools.

Similar Characters

柴 chái

栓 shuān

栖 qī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 椆

What does 椆 (chóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 椆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 椆 and 柴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 椆?

What common words use 椆?

How to Write 椆 (chóu)