妯 (zhóu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 妯 (zhóu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 妯 (zhóu) means "sister-in-law (wife of husband's brother)". with 8 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 妯 stroke by stroke?

妯 has 8 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 妯 and 奸?

妯 (zhóu) and 奸 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 妯?

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

Q: What common words use 妯?

Common words containing 妯 include: 妯娌 (zhóu lǐ) — sisters-in-law (wives of brothers); 妯娌俩 (zhóu lǐ liǎ) — the two sisters-in-law; 大妯 (dà zhóu) — Eldest sister-in-law (wife of the eldest brother).

How to Write 妯

The character 妯 (zhóu) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

妯 is pronounced zhóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means sister-in-law (wife of husband's brother).

Common Words with 妯

妯娌 zhóu lǐ

sisters-in-law (wives of brothers)

妯娌俩 zhóu lǐ liǎ

the two sisters-in-law

大妯 dà zhóu

Eldest sister-in-law (wife of the eldest brother)

Example Sentences

她们俩是妯娌。

tā men liǎ shì zhóu lǐ

The two of them are sisters-in-law (wives of brothers).

妯娌俩关系很好。

zhóu lǐ liǎ guān xì hěn hǎo

The two sisters-in-law have a very good relationship.

她是我的大妯娌。

tā shì wǒ de dà zhóu lǐ

She is my eldest sister-in-law.

Similar Characters

奸 jiān

她 tā

好 hǎo

Practice Writing 妯 (zhóu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 妯

What does 妯 (zhóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 妯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 妯 and 奸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 妯?

What common words use 妯?

How to Write 妯 (zhóu)