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

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

The Chinese character 荮 (zhòu) means "bundle (of herbs or medicine)". with 9 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 荮 stroke by stroke?

荮 has 9 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 荮 and 兹?

荮 (zhòu) and 兹 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 荮?

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

Q: What common words use 荮?

Common words containing 荮 include: 药荮 (yào zhòu) — medicine bundle; 荮包 (zhòu bāo) — bundle; package (of medicine); 荮子 (zhòu zi) — bundle; wrapper (for medicine).

How to Write 荮

The character 荮 (zhòu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

荮 is pronounced zhòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means bundle (of herbs or medicine).

Common Words with 荮

药荮 yào zhòu

medicine bundle

荮包 zhòu bāo

bundle; package (of medicine)

荮子 zhòu zi

bundle; wrapper (for medicine)

Example Sentences

这是一个药荮。

zhè shì yí gè yào zhòu

This is a medicinal herb.

把药放进荮包。

bǎ yào fàng jìn zhòu bāo

Put the medicine into the herbal wrap.

荮子装满了药。

zhòu zi zhuāng mǎn le yào

The bundle is full of medicine.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

芈 mǐ

芘 pí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 荮

What does 荮 (zhòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 荮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 荮 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 荮?

What common words use 荮?

How to Write 荮 (zhòu)