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

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

The Chinese character 宙 (zhòu) means "Universe / Infinite time". with 8 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宙 stroke by stroke?

宙 has 8 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 宙 and 宅?

宙 (zhòu) and 宅 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 宙?

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

Q: What common words use 宙?

Common words containing 宙 include: 宇宙 (yǔ zhòu) — The universe or cosmos.; 宇宙飞船 (yǔ zhòu fēi chuán) — Spaceship or spacecraft.; 宇宙观 (yǔ zhòu guān) — Worldview or cosmic outlook..

How to Write 宙

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

宙 is pronounced zhòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Universe / Infinite time.

Common Words with 宙

宇宙 yǔ zhòu

The universe or cosmos.

宇宙飞船 yǔ zhòu fēi chuán

Spaceship or spacecraft.

宇宙观 yǔ zhòu guān

Worldview or cosmic outlook.

Example Sentences

宇宙非常大。

yǔ zhòu fēi cháng dà

The universe is very large.

宇宙飞船起飞了。

yǔ zhòu fēi chuán qǐ fēi le

The spaceship has taken off.

每个人都有宇宙观。

měi gè rén dōu yǒu yǔ zhòu guān

Everyone has a worldview.

Similar Characters

宅 zhái

宇 yǔ

守 shǒu

Practice Writing 宙 (zhòu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宙

What does 宙 (zhòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宙 and 宅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宙?

What common words use 宙?

How to Write 宙 (zhòu)