灶 (zào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 灶 (zào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 灶 (zào) means "stove; kitchen range". with 7 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 灶 stroke by stroke?

灶 has 7 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 灶 and 灭?

灶 (zào) and 灭 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 灶?

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

Q: What common words use 灶?

Common words containing 灶 include: 灶台 (zào tái) — stove top; kitchen counter; 炉灶 (lú zào) — kitchen range; stove; 小灶 (xiǎo zào) — small stove / special treatment.

How to Write 灶

The character 灶 (zào) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

灶 is pronounced zào in Mandarin Chinese. It means stove; kitchen range.

Common Words with 灶

灶台 zào tái

stove top; kitchen counter

炉灶 lú zào

kitchen range; stove

小灶 xiǎo zào

small stove / special treatment

Example Sentences

灶台擦得很干净。

zào tái cā dé hěn gān jìng

The stove top was wiped very clean.

厨房里有一个新炉灶。

chú fáng lǐ yǒu yí gè xīn lú zào

There is a new stove in the kitchen.

老师给他开小灶。

lǎo shī gěi tā kāi xiǎo zào

The teacher gave him extra tutoring.

Similar Characters

灭 miè

灯 dēng

灰 huī

Practice Writing 灶 (zào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 灶

What does 灶 (zào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 灶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 灶 and 灭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 灶?

What common words use 灶?

How to Write 灶 (zào)