棹 (zhào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 棹 (zhào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 棹 (zhào) means "Oar or paddle". with 12 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 棹 stroke by stroke?

棹 has 12 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 棹 and 柴?

棹 (zhào) and 柴 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 棹?

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 棹?

Common words containing 棹 include: 船棹 (chuán zhào) — Oar; 划棹 (huà zhào) — to row an oar; 归棹 (guī zhào) — A returning boat (literary).

How to Write 棹

The character 棹 (zhào) is written with 12 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

棹 is pronounced zhào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Oar or paddle.

Common Words with 棹

船棹 chuán zhào

Oar

划棹 huà zhào

to row an oar

归棹 guī zhào

A returning boat (literary)

Example Sentences

船棹掉进水里了。

chuán zhào diào jìn shuǐ lǐ le

The oar fell into the water.

他在湖里划棹。

tā zài hú lǐ huà zhào

He is rowing an oar in the lake.

远方传来了归棹声。

yuǎn fāng chuán lái le guī zhào shēng

The sound of returning oars came from afar.

Similar Characters

柴 chái

栓 shuān

栖 qī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 棹

What does 棹 (zhào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 棹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 棹 and 柴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 棹?

What common words use 棹?

How to Write 棹 (zhào)