亍 (chù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 亍 (chù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 亍 (chù) means "Step with the right foot.". with 3 strokes and the radical 二.

Q: How do you write 亍 stroke by stroke?

亍 has 3 strokes. The radical is 二. 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 亍 and 二?

亍 (chù) and 二 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 亍?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 二. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 亍?

Common words containing 亍 include: 彳亍 (chì chù) — to walk slowly; to loiter; 亍字 (chù zì) — The character '亍'.; 读亍 (dú chù) — Read '亍'.

How to Write 亍

The character 亍 (chù) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 二 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

亍 is pronounced chù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Step with the right foot..

Common Words with 亍

彳亍 chì chù

to walk slowly; to loiter

亍字 chù zì

The character '亍'.

读亍 dú chù

Read '亍'

Example Sentences

他在小路上彳亍。

tā zài xiǎo lù shàng chì chù

He is strolling on the path.

这是一个亍字。

zhè shì yí gè chù zì

This is the character 'chu'.

这个字读作亍。

zhè ge zì dú zuò chù

This character is pronounced 'chù'.

Similar Characters

二 èr

于 yú

亏 kuī

Practice Writing 亍 (chù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 亍

What does 亍 (chù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 亍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 亍 and 二?

What mistakes do learners make writing 亍?

What common words use 亍?

How to Write 亍 (chù)