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

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

The Chinese character 雠 (chóu) means "Enemy; rival; proofread". with 18 strokes and the radical 隹.

Q: How do you write 雠 stroke by stroke?

雠 has 18 strokes. The radical is 隹. 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 雠 and 雔?

雠 (chóu) and 雔 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 雠?

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

Q: What common words use 雠?

Common words containing 雠 include: 雠怨 (chóu yuàn) — Enmity; grudge; 校雠 (xiào chóu) — Collation or proofreading of ancient texts; 报雠 (bào chóu) — to take revenge; to avenge.

How to Write 雠

The character 雠 (chóu) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 隹 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

雠 is pronounced chóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Enemy; rival; proofread.

Common Words with 雠

雠怨 chóu yuàn

Enmity; grudge

校雠 xiào chóu

Collation or proofreading of ancient texts

报雠 bào chóu

to take revenge; to avenge

Example Sentences

他们没有雠怨。

tā men méi yǒu chóu yuàn

They have no enmity.

他在校雠书籍。

tā zài xiào chóu shū jí

He is proofreading books.

他想去报雠。

tā xiǎng qù bào chóu

He wants to seek revenge.

Similar Characters

雔 chóu

雕 diāo

雚 guàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 雠

What does 雠 (chóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 雠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 雠 and 雔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 雠?

What common words use 雠?

How to Write 雠 (chóu)