找 (zhǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 找 (zhǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 找 (zhǎo) means "to look for; to seek". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 找 stroke by stroke?

找 has 7 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 找 and 㧜?

找 (zhǎo) and 㧜 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 找?

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

Q: What common words use 找?

Common words containing 找 include: 找钱 (zhǎo qián) — to give change (after a purchase); 找人 (zhǎo rén) — to look for someone; 找到 (zhǎo dào) — to find; found.

How to Write 找

The character 找 (zhǎo) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

找 is pronounced zhǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to look for; to seek.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 找 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 找

找钱 zhǎo qián

to give change (after a purchase)

找人 zhǎo rén

to look for someone

找到 zhǎo dào

to find; found

Example Sentences

收银员正在找钱。

shōu yín yuán zhèng zài zhǎo qián

The cashier is giving change.

那位戴眼镜的先生正在办公室门口找人。

nà wèi dài yǎn jìng de xiān shēng zhèng zài bàn gōng shì mén kǒu zhǎo rén 。

The gentleman wearing glasses is looking for someone at the office door.

我找到了我的手机。

wǒ zhǎo dào le wǒ de shǒu jī

I found my phone.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扑 pū

扒 bā

Practice Writing 找 (zhǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 找

What does 找 (zhǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 找 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 找 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 找?

What common words use 找?

How to Write 找 (zhǎo)