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

Q: What does 除 (chú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 除 (chú) means "To remove; to divide; except.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 除 stroke by stroke?

除 has 9 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 除 and 邮?

除 (chú) and 邮 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 除?

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

Q: What common words use 除?

Common words containing 除 include: 除了 (chú le) — Except; besides.; 消除 (xiāo chú) — to eliminate; to remove; 除法 (chú fǎ) — Division (mathematics)..

How to Write 除

The character 除 (chú) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

除 is pronounced chú in Mandarin Chinese. It means To remove; to divide; except..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 除 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 除

除了 chú le

Except; besides.

消除 xiāo chú

to eliminate; to remove

除法 chú fǎ

Division (mathematics).

Example Sentences

除了他，大家都来了。

chú le tā dà jiā dōu lái le

Everyone came except him.

消除工作的压力。

xiāo chú gōng zuò de yā lì

To relieve work stress.

老师在教除法。

lǎo shī zài jiào chú fǎ

The teacher is teaching division.

Similar Characters

邮 yóu

邯 hán

邰 tái

Practice Writing 除 (chú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 除

What does 除 (chú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 除 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 除 and 邮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 除?

What common words use 除?

How to Write 除 (chú)