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

Q: What does 躇 (chú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 躇 (chú) means "to hesitate". with 18 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 躇 stroke by stroke?

躇 has 18 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 躇 and 踱?

躇 (chú) and 踱 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 躇?

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 躇?

Common words containing 躇 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; 踌躇不前 (chóu chú bù qián) — to hesitate to move forward; to hang back.

How to Write 躇

The character 躇 (chú) is written with 18 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

躇 is pronounced chú in Mandarin Chinese. It means to hesitate.

Common Words with 躇

踌躇 chóu chú

to hesitate; to waver

踌躇满志 chóu chú mǎn zhì

enormously proud of one's success; self-satisfied

踌躇不前 chóu chú bù qián

to hesitate to move forward; to hang back

Example Sentences

他踌躇了很久才做决定。

tā chóu chú le hěn jiǔ cái zuò jué dìng

He hesitated for a long time before making a decision.

他看起来踌躇满志。

tā kàn qǐ lái chóu chú mǎn zhì

He looks enormously proud of his success.

不要因为害怕而踌躇不前。

bú yào yīn wèi hài pà ér chóu chú bù qián

Don't hesitate to move forward because of fear.

Similar Characters

踱 duó

踵 zhǒng

踶 dì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 躇

What does 躇 (chú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 躇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 躇 and 踱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 躇?

What common words use 躇?

How to Write 躇 (chú)