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

Q: What does 殂 (cú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 殂 (cú) means "to die (literary)". with 9 strokes and the radical 歹.

Q: How do you write 殂 stroke by stroke?

殂 has 9 strokes. The radical is 歹. 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 殂 and 歼?

殂 (cú) and 歼 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 殂?

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

Q: What common words use 殂?

Common words containing 殂 include: 殂落 (cú luò) — to pass away (literary); 殂谢 (cú xiè) — to pass away (literary); 崩殂 (bēng cú) — To pass away (of a monarch).

How to Write 殂

The character 殂 (cú) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 歹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

殂 is pronounced cú in Mandarin Chinese. It means to die (literary).

Common Words with 殂

殂落 cú luò

to pass away (literary)

殂谢 cú xiè

to pass away (literary)

崩殂 bēng cú

To pass away (of a monarch)

Example Sentences

英雄不幸殂落。

yīng xióng bù xìng cú luò

The hero unfortunately passed away.

岁月流逝人已殂谢。

suì yuè liú shì rén yǐ cú xiè

Time has passed and the person has passed away.

古代皇帝崩殂了。

gǔ dài huáng dì bēng cú le

The ancient emperor passed away.

Similar Characters

歼 jiān

殁 mò

殃 yāng

Practice Writing 殂 (cú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 殂

What does 殂 (cú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 殂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 殂 and 歼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 殂?

What common words use 殂?

How to Write 殂 (cú)