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

Q: What does 造 (zào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 造 (zào) means "to make". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 造 stroke by stroke?

造 has 10 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 造 and 迢?

造 (zào) and 迢 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 造?

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

Q: What common words use 造?

Common words containing 造 include: 制造 (zhì zào) — To manufacture / To create.; 造句 (zào jù) — to make a sentence; 创造 (chuàng zào) — create / produce.

How to Write 造

The character 造 (zào) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

造 is pronounced zào in Mandarin Chinese. It means to make.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 造 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 造

制造 zhì zào

To manufacture / To create.

造句 zào jù

to make a sentence

创造 chuàng zào

create / produce

Example Sentences

这台电脑是中国制造。

zhè tái diàn nǎo shì zhōng guó zhì zào

This computer is made in China.

请用这个词造句。

qǐng yòng zhè ge cí zào jù

Please use this word to make a sentence.

人类创造了文明。

rén lèi chuàng zào le wén míng

Mankind created civilization.

Similar Characters

迢 tiáo

迤 yí

迥 jiǒng

Practice Writing 造 (zào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 造

What does 造 (zào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 造 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 造 and 迢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 造?

What common words use 造?

How to Write 造 (zào)