腠 (còu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 腠 (còu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 腠 (còu) means "interstices of the skin". with 13 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 腠 stroke by stroke?

腠 has 13 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 腠 and 望?

腠 (còu) and 望 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 腠?

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

Q: What common words use 腠?

Common words containing 腠 include: 腠理 (còu lǐ) — skin texture and pores; 腠理开 (còu lǐ kāi) — opening of the skin pores; 腠理闭 (còu lǐ bì) — closing of the skin pores.

How to Write 腠

The character 腠 (còu) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

腠 is pronounced còu in Mandarin Chinese. It means interstices of the skin.

Common Words with 腠

腠理 còu lǐ

skin texture and pores

腠理开 còu lǐ kāi

opening of the skin pores

腠理闭 còu lǐ bì

closing of the skin pores

Example Sentences

他的腠理很紧。

tā de còu lǐ hěn jǐn

His skin texture is tight.

出汗时腠理开。

chū hàn shí còu lǐ kāi

Pores open when sweating.

受凉后腠理闭。

shòu liáng hòu còu lǐ bì

After catching a cold, the pores of the skin close.

Similar Characters

望 wàng

朝 cháo

期 qī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 腠

What does 腠 (còu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 腠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 腠 and 望?

What mistakes do learners make writing 腠?

What common words use 腠?

How to Write 腠 (còu)