洲 (zhōu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 洲 (zhōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 洲 (zhōu) means "Continent; island in a river". with 9 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 洲 stroke by stroke?

洲 has 9 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 洲 and 㳄?

洲 (zhōu) 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 洲?

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 洲?

Common words containing 洲 include: 亚洲 (yà zhōu) — Asia; 欧洲 (ōu zhōu) — Europe; 五大洲 (wǔ dà zhōu) — the five continents.

How to Write 洲

The character 洲 (zhōu) is written with 9 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

洲 is pronounced zhōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Continent; island in a river.

Common Words with 洲

亚洲 yà zhōu

Asia

欧洲 ōu zhōu

Europe

五大洲 wǔ dà zhōu

the five continents

Example Sentences

中国在亚洲。

zhōng guó zài yà zhōu

China is in Asia.

他想去欧洲旅游。

tā xiǎng qù ōu zhōu lǚ yóu

He wants to travel to Europe.

世界有五大洲。

shì jiè yǒu wǔ dà zhōu

The world has five continents.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汧 qiān

汨 mì

Practice Writing 洲 (zhōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 洲

What does 洲 (zhōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 洲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 洲 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 洲?

What common words use 洲?

How to Write 洲 (zhōu)