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

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

The Chinese character 胄 (zhòu) means "Descendant / Helmet". with 9 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 胄 stroke by stroke?

胄 has 9 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 胄 and 朊?

胄 (zhòu) and 朊 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 胄?

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 胄?

Common words containing 胄 include: 甲胄 (jiǎ zhòu) — armor; 贵胄 (guì zhòu) — Descendants of nobility; 胄子 (zhòu zi) — Eldest son of a nobleman.

How to Write 胄

The character 胄 (zhòu) is written with 9 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

胄 is pronounced zhòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Descendant / Helmet.

Common Words with 胄

甲胄 jiǎ zhòu

armor

贵胄 guì zhòu

Descendants of nobility

胄子 zhòu zi

Eldest son of a nobleman

Example Sentences

博物馆里有古代甲胄。

bó wù guǎn lǐ yǒu gǔ dài jiǎ zhòu

There is ancient armor in the museum.

他是名门贵胄。

tā shì míng mén guì zhòu

He is of noble birth.

胄子在古代指长子。

zhòu zi zài gǔ dài zhǐ zhǎng zǐ

In ancient times, 'zhouzi' referred to the eldest son.

Similar Characters

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

服 fú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 胄

What does 胄 (zhòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 胄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 胄 and 朊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 胄?

What common words use 胄?

How to Write 胄 (zhòu)