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

Q: What does 猪 (zhū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 猪 (zhū) means "pig". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 猪 stroke by stroke?

猪 has 11 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 猪 and 狊?

猪 (zhū) and 狊 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 猪?

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

Q: What common words use 猪?

Common words containing 猪 include: 猪肉 (zhū ròu) — pork; 小猪 (xiǎo zhū) — piglet; 属猪 (shǔ zhū) — born in the year of the Pig.

How to Write 猪

The character 猪 (zhū) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

猪 is pronounced zhū in Mandarin Chinese. It means pig.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 猪 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 猪

猪肉 zhū ròu

pork

小猪 xiǎo zhū

piglet

属猪 shǔ zhū

born in the year of the Pig

Example Sentences

我不喜欢吃猪肉。

wǒ bù xǐ huān chī zhū ròu

I don't like eating pork.

这只小猪很可爱。

zhè zhǐ xiǎo zhū hěn kě ài

This little pig is very cute.

我哥哥属猪。

wǒ gē gē shǔ zhū

My older brother was born in the Year of the Pig.

Similar Characters

狊 jú

狠 hěn

狡 jiǎo

Practice Writing 猪 (zhū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 猪

What does 猪 (zhū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 猪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 猪 and 狊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 猪?

What common words use 猪?

How to Write 猪 (zhū)