帚 (zhǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 帚 (zhǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 帚 (zhǒu) means "Broom.". with 8 strokes and the radical 巾.

Q: How do you write 帚 stroke by stroke?

帚 has 8 strokes. The radical is 巾. 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 帚 and 帆?

帚 (zhǒu) and 帆 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 帚?

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

Q: What common words use 帚?

Common words containing 帚 include: 扫帚 (sào zhǒu) — broom; 帚把 (zhǒu bǎ) — Broom handle.; 用帚 (yòng zhǒu) — To use a broom.

How to Write 帚

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

帚 is pronounced zhǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Broom..

Common Words with 帚

扫帚 sào zhǒu

broom

帚把 zhǒu bǎ

Broom handle.

用帚 yòng zhǒu

To use a broom

Example Sentences

墙角有一把扫帚。

qiáng jiǎo yǒu yī bǎ sào zhǒu

There is a broom in the corner.

这把帚把很轻。

zhè bǎ zhǒu bǎ hěn qīng

This broom handle is very light.

用帚把地扫干净。

yòng zhǒu bǎ dì sǎo gān jìng

Sweep the floor clean with a broom.

Similar Characters

帆 fān

师 shī

希 xī

Practice Writing 帚 (zhǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 帚

What does 帚 (zhǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 帚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 帚 and 帆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 帚?

What common words use 帚?

How to Write 帚 (zhǒu)