咒 (zhòu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 咒 (zhòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 咒 (zhòu) means "curse; incantation". with 8 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 咒 stroke by stroke?

咒 has 8 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 咒 and 吁?

咒 (zhòu) and 吁 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 咒?

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

Q: What common words use 咒?

Common words containing 咒 include: 咒语 (zhòu yǔ) — incantation; spell; mantra; 诅咒 (zǔ zhòu) — To curse / Curse; 念咒 (niàn zhòu) — to chant a spell; to incant.

How to Write 咒

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

咒 is pronounced zhòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means curse; incantation.

Common Words with 咒

咒语 zhòu yǔ

incantation; spell; mantra

诅咒 zǔ zhòu

To curse / Curse

念咒 niàn zhòu

to chant a spell; to incant

Example Sentences

巫师念起了咒语。

wū shī niàn qǐ le zhòu yǔ

The wizard began to chant an incantation.

别在背后诅咒别人。

bié zài bèi hòu zǔ zhòu bié rén

Don't curse others behind their backs.

他在小声念咒。

tā zài xiǎo shēng niàn zhòu

He is chanting a spell softly.

Similar Characters

吁 xū

吂 máng

吃 chī

Practice Writing 咒 (zhòu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 咒

What does 咒 (zhòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 咒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 咒 and 吁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 咒?

What common words use 咒?

How to Write 咒 (zhòu)