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

Q: What does 潴 (zhū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 潴 (zhū) means "to stagnate or accumulate (of water)". with 14 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 潴 stroke by stroke?

潴 has 14 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 潴 and 渝?

潴 (zhū) and 渝 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 潴?

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

Q: What common words use 潴?

Common words containing 潴 include: 潴留 (zhū liú) — retention or accumulation (of fluids); 潴积 (zhū jī) — accumulation or stagnation; 潴水 (zhū shuǐ) — stagnant water.

How to Write 潴

The character 潴 (zhū) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

潴 is pronounced zhū in Mandarin Chinese. It means to stagnate or accumulate (of water).

Common Words with 潴

潴留 zhū liú

retention or accumulation (of fluids)

潴积 zhū jī

accumulation or stagnation

潴水 zhū shuǐ

stagnant water

Example Sentences

水分在体内潴留。

shuǐ fèn zài tǐ nèi zhū liú

Water is retained in the body.

这里的雨水有潴积。

zhè lǐ de yǔ shuǐ yǒu zhū jī

Rainwater has accumulated here.

农田里有很多潴水。

nóng tián lǐ yǒu hěn duō zhū shuǐ

There is a lot of stagnant water in the fields.

Similar Characters

渝 yú

渡 dù

渣 zhā

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Frequently Asked Questions about 潴

What does 潴 (zhū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 潴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 潴 and 渝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 潴?

What common words use 潴?

How to Write 潴 (zhū)