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

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

The Chinese character 沼 (zhǎo) means "Marsh or pond". with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沼 stroke by stroke?

沼 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沼 and 㳄?

沼 (zhǎo) and 㳄 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 沼?

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

Q: What common words use 沼?

Common words containing 沼 include: 沼泽 (zhǎo zé) — Marsh or swamp; 沼气 (zhǎo qì) — Biogas or marsh gas; 沼池 (zhǎo chí) — Marsh pool.

How to Write 沼

The character 沼 (zhǎo) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

沼 is pronounced zhǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Marsh or pond.

Common Words with 沼

沼泽 zhǎo zé

Marsh or swamp

沼气 zhǎo qì

Biogas or marsh gas

沼池 zhǎo chí

Marsh pool

Example Sentences

沼泽地里很危险。

zhǎo zé dì lǐ hěn wēi xiǎn

It is very dangerous in the swamp.

农村可以使用沼气。

nóng cūn kě yǐ shǐ yòng zhǎo qì

Biogas can be used in rural areas.

园林里有一个小沼池。

yuán lín lǐ yǒu yí gè xiǎo zhǎo chí

There is a small pond in the garden.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

Practice Writing 沼 (zhǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沼

What does 沼 (zhǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沼 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沼?

What common words use 沼?

How to Write 沼 (zhǎo)