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

Q: What does 褚 (chǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 褚 (chǔ) means "a surname; ochre color; to stuff garments". with 13 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 褚 stroke by stroke?

褚 has 13 strokes. The radical is 衤. 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 褚 and 袱?

褚 (chǔ) and 袱 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 褚?

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

Q: What common words use 褚?

Common words containing 褚 include: 姓褚 (xìng chǔ) — Surname Chu; 褚色 (chǔ sè) — ochre; brownish-red color; 褚公 (chǔ gōng) — Lord Chu (a respectful form of address for someone surnamed Chu).

How to Write 褚

The character 褚 (chǔ) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衤 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

褚 is pronounced chǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means a surname; ochre color; to stuff garments.

Common Words with 褚

姓褚 xìng chǔ

Surname Chu

褚色 chǔ sè

ochre; brownish-red color

褚公 chǔ gōng

Lord Chu (a respectful form of address for someone surnamed Chu)

Example Sentences

我的中文老师姓褚。

wǒ de zhōng wén lǎo shī xìng chǔ

My Chinese teacher's surname is Chu.

这种颜色接近褚色。

zhè zhǒng yán sè jiē jìn chǔ sè

This color is close to ochre.

褚公是古代的一种称呼。

chǔ gōng shì gǔ dài de yī zhǒng chēng hū

'Zhu Gong' is an ancient form of address.

Similar Characters

袱 fú

袴 kù

袷 jiá

Practice Writing 褚 (chǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 褚

What does 褚 (chǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 褚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 褚 and 袱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 褚?

What common words use 褚?

How to Write 褚 (chǔ)