株 (zhū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 株 (zhū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 株 (zhū) means "Plant; Stump; Measure word for plants". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 株 stroke by stroke?

株 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 株 and 杪?

株 (zhū) and 杪 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 株?

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

Q: What common words use 株?

Common words containing 株 include: 一株 (yī zhū) — a plant (measure word); 守株待兔 (shǒu zhū dài tù) — To wait idly for opportunities or wait for a windfall.; 株距 (zhū jù) — Plant spacing; Distance between plants.

How to Write 株

The character 株 (zhū) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

株 is pronounced zhū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Plant; Stump; Measure word for plants.

Common Words with 株

一株 yī zhū

a plant (measure word)

守株待兔 shǒu zhū dài tù

To wait idly for opportunities or wait for a windfall.

株距 zhū jù

Plant spacing; Distance between plants

Example Sentences

庭院里栽种着一株兰花，散发着阵阵幽香。

tíng yuàn lǐ zāi zhòng zhe yī zhū lán huā ， sàn fà zhe zhèn zhèn yōu xiāng 。

An orchid is planted in the courtyard, emitting a faint fragrance.

我们不能守株待兔。

wǒ men bù néng shǒu zhū dài tù

We cannot just sit back and wait for luck.

请注意植物的株距。

qǐng zhù yì zhí wù de zhū jù

Please pay attention to the spacing between plants.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 株 (zhū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 株

What does 株 (zhū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 株 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 株 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 株?

What common words use 株?

How to Write 株 (zhū)