徂 (cú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 徂 (cú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 徂 (cú) means "to go; to pass (time)". with 8 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 徂 stroke by stroke?

徂 has 8 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 徂 and 彷?

徂 (cú) and 彷 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 徂?

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

Q: What common words use 徂?

Common words containing 徂 include: 徂暑 (cú shǔ) — the passing of summer heat; 徂徕 (cú lái) — Culai (a place name, specifically Mt. Culai); 徂迁 (cú qiān) — to pass away; to change.

How to Write 徂

The character 徂 (cú) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 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

徂 is pronounced cú in Mandarin Chinese. It means to go; to pass (time).

Common Words with 徂

徂暑 cú shǔ

the passing of summer heat

徂徕 cú lái

Culai (a place name, specifically Mt. Culai)

徂迁 cú qiān

to pass away; to change

Example Sentences

徂暑已过，秋天来了。

cú shǔ yǐ guò qiū tiān lái le

The summer heat has passed, and autumn has arrived.

徂徕山在山东省。

cú lái shān zài shān dōng shěng

Mount Culai is in Shandong Province.

时光徂迁，岁月不居。

shí guāng cú qiān suì yuè bù jū

Time passes and years do not stay.

Similar Characters

彷 páng

彸 zhōng

役 yì

Practice Writing 徂 (cú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 徂

What does 徂 (cú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 徂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 徂 and 彷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 徂?

What common words use 徂?

How to Write 徂 (cú)