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

Q: What does 础 (chǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 础 (chǔ) means "Foundation". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 础 stroke by stroke?

础 has 10 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 础 and 矸?

础 (chǔ) and 矸 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 础?

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

Q: What common words use 础?

Common words containing 础 include: 基础 (jī chǔ) — foundation / basis; 础石 (chǔ shí) — Foundation stone; 零基础 (líng jī chǔ) — zero foundation / beginner.

How to Write 础

The character 础 (chǔ) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

础 is pronounced chǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Foundation.

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

Common Words with 础

基础 jī chǔ

foundation / basis

础石 chǔ shí

Foundation stone

零基础 líng jī chǔ

zero foundation / beginner

Example Sentences

他的汉语基础很好。

tā de hàn yǔ jī chǔ hěn hǎo

He has a good foundation in Chinese.

础石是建筑的底部。

chǔ shí shì jiàn zhù de dǐ bù

The foundation stone is the base of a building.

我是零基础学中文。

wǒ shì líng jī chǔ xué zhōng wén

I am learning Chinese from scratch.

Similar Characters

矸 gān

矻 kū

矽 xì

Practice Writing 础 (chǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 础

What does 础 (chǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 础 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 础 and 矸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 础?

What common words use 础?

How to Write 础 (chǔ)