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

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

The Chinese character 畴 (chóu) means "Field / Category / Domain". with 12 strokes and the radical 田.

Q: How do you write 畴 stroke by stroke?

畴 has 12 strokes. The radical is 田. 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 畴 and 畔?

畴 (chóu) and 畔 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 畴?

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

Q: What common words use 畴?

Common words containing 畴 include: 范畴 (fàn chóu) — Category / Domain; 田畴 (tián chóu) — farmland / cultivated land; 畴昔 (chóu xī) — In the past / Formerly.

How to Write 畴

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

畴 is pronounced chóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Field / Category / Domain.

Common Words with 畴

范畴 fàn chóu

Category / Domain

田畴 tián chóu

farmland / cultivated land

畴昔 chóu xī

In the past / Formerly

Example Sentences

这不属于这个范畴。

zhè bù shǔ yú zhè ge fàn chóu

This does not belong to this category.

绿色的田畴很美。

lǜ sè de tián chóu hěn měi

The green fields are beautiful.

畴昔之情不可忘。

chóu xī zhī qíng bù kě wàng

Past friendships should not be forgotten.

Similar Characters

畔 pàn

留 liú

畚 běn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 畴

What does 畴 (chóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 畴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 畴 and 畔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 畴?

What common words use 畴?

How to Write 畴 (chóu)