枣 (zǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 枣 (zǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 枣 (zǎo) means "jujube; Chinese date". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枣 stroke by stroke?

枣 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 枣 and 朱?

枣 (zǎo) and 朱 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 枣?

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

Q: What common words use 枣?

Common words containing 枣 include: 红枣 (hóng zǎo) — red date; jujube; 枣树 (zǎo shù) — jujube tree; 枣泥 (zǎo ní) — jujube paste.

How to Write 枣

The character 枣 (zǎo) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

枣 is pronounced zǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means jujube; Chinese date.

Common Words with 枣

红枣 hóng zǎo

red date; jujube

枣树 zǎo shù

jujube tree

枣泥 zǎo ní

jujube paste

Example Sentences

红枣对身体很好。

hóng zǎo duì shēn tǐ hěn hǎo

Red dates are very good for the body.

院子里有一棵枣树。

yuàn zi lǐ yǒu yī kē zǎo shù

There is a jujube tree in the yard.

这个包子是枣泥馅的。

zhè ge bāo zi shì zǎo ní xiàn de

This bun has jujube paste filling.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枣

What does 枣 (zǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枣 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枣?

What common words use 枣?

How to Write 枣 (zǎo)