樗 (chū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 樗 (chū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 樗 (chū) means "Ailanthus (Tree of Heaven)". with 15 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 樗 stroke by stroke?

樗 has 15 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 樗 and 椴?

樗 (chū) and 椴 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 樗?

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

Q: What common words use 樗?

Common words containing 樗 include: 樗木 (chū mù) — Ailanthus wood; 樗栎 (chū lì) — Ailanthus and oak (metaphor for uselessness); 樗散 (chū sàn) — Useless / idle.

How to Write 樗

The character 樗 (chū) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

樗 is pronounced chū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ailanthus (Tree of Heaven).

Common Words with 樗

樗木 chū mù

Ailanthus wood

樗栎 chū lì

Ailanthus and oak (metaphor for uselessness)

樗散 chū sàn

Useless / idle

Example Sentences

樗木长得很快。

chū mù zhǎng dé hěn kuài

Ailanthus trees grow very fast.

他常自谦为樗栎。

tā cháng zì qiān wèi chū lì

He often modestly refers to himself as untalented.

他的性格很樗散。

tā de xìng gé hěn chū sàn

He has a carefree and unconventional personality.

Similar Characters

椴 duàn

椹 shèn

椽 chuán

Practice Writing 樗 (chū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 樗

What does 樗 (chū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 樗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 樗 and 椴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 樗?

What common words use 樗?

How to Write 樗 (chū)