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

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

The Chinese character 酬 (chóu) means "to reward or repay". with 13 strokes and the radical 酉.

Q: How do you write 酬 stroke by stroke?

酬 has 13 strokes. The radical is 酉. 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 酬 and 酕?

酬 (chóu) and 酕 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 酬?

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

Q: What common words use 酬?

Common words containing 酬 include: 报酬 (bào chóu) — reward; remuneration; pay; 酬劳 (chóu láo) — reward or compensation; 应酬 (yìng chóu) — socializing; social engagement.

How to Write 酬

The character 酬 (chóu) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 酉 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

酬 is pronounced chóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to reward or repay.

Common Words with 酬

报酬 bào chóu

reward; remuneration; pay

酬劳 chóu láo

reward or compensation

应酬 yìng chóu

socializing; social engagement

Example Sentences

他的报酬很高。

tā de bào chóu hěn gāo

His pay is very high.

这是给你的酬劳。

zhè shì gěi nǐ de chóu láo

This is your remuneration.

他今晚有应酬。

tā jīn wǎn yǒu yìng chóu

He has social engagements tonight.

Similar Characters

酕 máo

酖 zhèn

酗 xù

Practice Writing 酬 (chóu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 酬

What does 酬 (chóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 酬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 酬 and 酕?

What mistakes do learners make writing 酬?

What common words use 酬?

How to Write 酬 (chóu)