刍 (chú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 刍 (chú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 刍 (chú) means "fodder". with 5 strokes and the radical 刀.

Q: How do you write 刍 stroke by stroke?

刍 has 5 strokes. The radical is 刀. 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 刍 and 㓞?

刍 (chú) and 㓞 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 刍?

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

Q: What common words use 刍?

Common words containing 刍 include: 刍议 (chú yì) — my humble opinion; 反刍 (fǎn chú) — Rumination; to chew the cud; 刍豆 (chú dòu) — fodder and beans.

How to Write 刍

The character 刍 (chú) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刀 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

刍 is pronounced chú in Mandarin Chinese. It means fodder.

Common Words with 刍

刍议 chú yì

my humble opinion

反刍 fǎn chú

Rumination; to chew the cud

刍豆 chú dòu

fodder and beans

Example Sentences

这是我的刍议。

zhè shì wǒ de chú yì

This is my humble opinion.

牛正在反刍。

niú zhèng zài fǎn chú

The cow is chewing the cud.

他准备了刍豆喂马。

tā zhǔn bèi le chú dòu wèi mǎ

He prepared fodder and beans to feed the horse.

Similar Characters

㓞 qià

刃 rèn

刅 chuāng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 刍

What does 刍 (chú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 刍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 刍 and 㓞?

What mistakes do learners make writing 刍?

What common words use 刍?

How to Write 刍 (chú)