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

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

The Chinese character 踌 (chóu) means "to hesitate". with 14 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 踌 stroke by stroke?

踌 has 14 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 踌 and 䠀?

踌 (chóu) and 䠀 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 踌?

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

Q: What common words use 踌?

Common words containing 踌 include: 踌躇 (chóu chú) — to hesitate; to waver; 踌躇满志 (chóu chú mǎn zhì) — enormously proud of one's success; self-satisfied; 略微踌躇 (lüè wēi chóu chú) — To hesitate slightly.

How to Write 踌

The character 踌 (chóu) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

踌 is pronounced chóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to hesitate.

Common Words with 踌

踌躇 chóu chú

to hesitate; to waver

踌躇满志 chóu chú mǎn zhì

enormously proud of one's success; self-satisfied

略微踌躇 lüè wēi chóu chú

To hesitate slightly

Example Sentences

他在门口踌躇不前。

tā zài mén kǒu chóu chú bù qián

He is hesitating to move forward at the door.

他看起来踌躇满志。

tā kàn qǐ lái chóu chú mǎn zhì

He looks enormously proud of his success.

他略微踌躇了一下。

tā lüè wēi chóu chú le yī xià

He hesitated for a moment.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

跆 tái

跋 bá

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Frequently Asked Questions about 踌

What does 踌 (chóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 踌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 踌 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 踌?

What common words use 踌?

How to Write 踌 (chóu)