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

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

The Chinese character 纣 (zhòu) means "Zhou (name of a tyrant)". with 6 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 纣 stroke by stroke?

纣 has 6 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 纣 and 纠?

纣 (zhòu) and 纠 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 纣?

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

Q: What common words use 纣?

Common words containing 纣 include: 纣王 (zhòu wáng) — King Zhou; 助纣为虐 (zhù zhòu wéi nüè) — help a villain do evil; 桀纣 (jié zhòu) — Jie and Zhou (notorious tyrants).

How to Write 纣

The character 纣 (zhòu) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 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

纣 is pronounced zhòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Zhou (name of a tyrant).

Common Words with 纣

纣王 zhòu wáng

King Zhou

助纣为虐 zhù zhòu wéi nüè

help a villain do evil

桀纣 jié zhòu

Jie and Zhou (notorious tyrants)

Example Sentences

纣王是古代的君主。

zhòu wáng shì gǔ dài de jūn zhǔ

King Zhou was an ancient monarch.

我们不能助纣为虐。

wǒ men bù néng zhù zhòu wéi nüè

We cannot help the wicked do evil.

桀纣是历史上的暴君。

jié zhòu shì lì shǐ shàng de bào jūn

Jie and Zhou were tyrants in history.

Similar Characters

纠 jiū

纡 yū

红 hóng

Practice Writing 纣 (zhòu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 纣

What does 纣 (zhòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 纣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 纣 and 纠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 纣?

What common words use 纣?

How to Write 纣 (zhòu)