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

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

The Chinese character 绸 (chóu) means "silk". with 11 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 绸 stroke by stroke?

绸 has 11 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 绸 and 绑?

绸 (chóu) and 绑 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 绸?

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

Q: What common words use 绸?

Common words containing 绸 include: 丝绸 (sī chóu) — Silk; 绸子 (chóu zi) — silk fabric; 绸缎 (chóu duàn) — silks and satins.

How to Write 绸

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

绸 is pronounced chóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means silk.

Common Words with 绸

丝绸 sī chóu

Silk

绸子 chóu zi

silk fabric

绸缎 chóu duàn

silks and satins

Example Sentences

中国的丝绸很有名。

zhōng guó de sī chóu hěn yǒu míng

Chinese silk is very famous.

这件衣服是绸子做的。

zhè jiàn yī fú shì chóu zi zuò de

This garment is made of silk.

商店里有很多绸缎。

shāng diàn lǐ yǒu hěn duō chóu duàn

There are many silks and satins in the store.

Similar Characters

绑 bǎng

绒 róng

结 jiē

Practice Writing 绸 (chóu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绸

What does 绸 (chóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 绸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 绸 and 绑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 绸?

What common words use 绸?

How to Write 绸 (chóu)