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

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

The Chinese character 绉 (zhòu) means "Crepe (a type of fabric with a wrinkled surface)". with 8 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 绉 stroke by stroke?

绉 has 8 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 绉 and 纡?

绉 (zhòu) and 纡 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 绉?

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 绉?

Common words containing 绉 include: 绉纱 (zhòu shā) — Crepe gauze; 绉布 (zhòu bù) — Crepe cloth; 丝绉 (sī zhòu) — Silk crepe.

How to Write 绉

The character 绉 (zhòu) is written with 8 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

绉 is pronounced zhòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Crepe (a type of fabric with a wrinkled surface).

Common Words with 绉

绉纱 zhòu shā

Crepe gauze

绉布 zhòu bù

Crepe cloth

丝绉 sī zhòu

Silk crepe

Example Sentences

这件裙子是绉纱做的。

zhè jiàn qún zi shì zhòu shā zuò de

This skirt is made of crepe.

这种绉布很轻。

zhè zhǒng zhòu bù hěn qīng

This crepe fabric is very light.

丝绉是一种高级面料。

sī zhòu shì yī zhǒng gāo jí miàn liào

Silk crepe is a high-grade fabric.

Similar Characters

纡 yū

红 hóng

纣 zhòu

Practice Writing 绉 (zhòu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绉

What does 绉 (zhòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 绉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 绉 and 纡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 绉?

What common words use 绉?

How to Write 绉 (zhòu)