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

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

The Chinese character 赵 (zhào) means "Zhao (a common surname; an ancient state).". with 9 strokes and the radical 走.

Q: How do you write 赵 stroke by stroke?

赵 has 9 strokes. The radical is 走. 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 赵 and 走?

赵 (zhào) and 走 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 赵?

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

Q: What common words use 赵?

Common words containing 赵 include: 赵先生 (zhào xiān shēng) — Mr. Zhao.; 姓赵 (xìng zhào) — Surname Zhao; 赵国 (zhào guó) — The State of Zhao..

How to Write 赵

The character 赵 (zhào) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 走 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

赵 is pronounced zhào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Zhao (a common surname; an ancient state)..

Common Words with 赵

赵先生 zhào xiān shēng

Mr. Zhao.

姓赵 xìng zhào

Surname Zhao

赵国 zhào guó

The State of Zhao.

Example Sentences

赵先生在吗？

zhào xiān shēng zài ma

Is Mr. Zhao in?

我姓赵。

wǒ xìng zhào

My surname is Zhao.

他是赵国人。

tā shì zhào guó rén

He is from the State of Zhao.

Similar Characters

走 zǒu

赳 jiū

赴 fù

Practice Writing 赵 (zhào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 赵

What does 赵 (zhào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 赵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 赵 and 走?

What mistakes do learners make writing 赵?

What common words use 赵?

How to Write 赵 (zhào)