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

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

The Chinese character 肘 (zhǒu) means "elbow". with 7 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 肘 stroke by stroke?

肘 has 7 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 肘 and 有?

肘 (zhǒu) and 有 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 肘?

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

Q: What common words use 肘?

Common words containing 肘 include: 肘部 (zhǒu bù) — elbow area; 肘关节 (zhǒu guān jié) — elbow joint; 猪肘 (zhū zhǒu) — pork hock; pork knuckle.

How to Write 肘

The character 肘 (zhǒu) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

肘 is pronounced zhǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means elbow.

Common Words with 肘

肘部 zhǒu bù

elbow area

肘关节 zhǒu guān jié

elbow joint

猪肘 zhū zhǒu

pork hock; pork knuckle

Example Sentences

我的肘部受伤了。

wǒ de zhǒu bù shòu shāng le

My elbow is injured.

肘关节不能动。

zhǒu guān jié bù néng dòng

The elbow joint cannot move.

我想吃猪肘。

wǒ xiǎng chī zhū zhǒu

I want to eat pork knuckle.

Similar Characters

有 yǒu

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

Practice Writing 肘 (zhǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 肘

What does 肘 (zhǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 肘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 肘 and 有?

What mistakes do learners make writing 肘?

What common words use 肘?

How to Write 肘 (zhǒu)