How to Write 处
The character 处 (chǔ) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 夂 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
处 is pronounced chǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Place / To deal with / To handle.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: chǔ, chù.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 处 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 处
Example Sentences
这里是一处非常幽静的居住处所。
zhè lǐ shì yī chù fēi cháng yōu jìng de jū zhù chù suǒ
This is a very quiet and secluded residence.
王处长正在办公室处理紧急事务。
wáng chù zhǎng zhèng zài bàn gōng shì chǔ lǐ jǐn jí shì wù
Director Wang is handling urgent matters in the office.
环保局正在积极处理这些工业污水。
huán bǎo jú zhèng zài jī jí chǔ lǐ zhè xiē gōng yè wū shuǐ
The Environmental Protection Bureau is actively treating this industrial wastewater.
违反纪律的学生受到了学校的处分。
wéi fǎn jì lǜ de xué shēng shòu dào le xué xiào de chǔ fèn
Students who violated the rules were disciplined by the school.
Practice Writing 处 (chǔ)
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