杵 (chǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 杵 (chǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 杵 (chǔ) means "pestle". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 杵 stroke by stroke?

杵 has 8 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 杵 and 朱?

杵 (chǔ) and 朱 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 杵?

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 杵?

Common words containing 杵 include: 杵子 (chǔ zi) — pestle; 铁杵 (tiě chǔ) — iron pestle; 杵臼 (chǔ jiù) — mortar and pestle.

How to Write 杵

The character 杵 (chǔ) is written with 8 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

杵 is pronounced chǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means pestle.

Common Words with 杵

杵子 chǔ zi

pestle

铁杵 tiě chǔ

iron pestle

杵臼 chǔ jiù

mortar and pestle

Example Sentences

他手里拿着杵子。

tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe chǔ zi

He is holding a pestle in his hand.

铁杵磨成针。

tiě chǔ mó chéng zhēn

An iron pestle can be ground into a needle (persistence pays off).

这是一个石杵臼。

zhè shì yí gè shí chǔ jiù

This is a stone mortar and pestle.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 杵 (chǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 杵

What does 杵 (chǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 杵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 杵 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 杵?

What common words use 杵?

How to Write 杵 (chǔ)