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

Q: What does 珠 (zhū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 珠 (zhū) means "Pearl; bead". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 珠 stroke by stroke?

珠 has 10 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 珠 and 玟?

珠 (zhū) and 玟 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 珠?

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

Q: What common words use 珠?

Common words containing 珠 include: 珍珠 (zhēn zhū) — Pearl; 珠宝 (zhū bǎo) — Jewelry; jewels; 汗珠 (hàn zhū) — beads of sweat.

How to Write 珠

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

珠 is pronounced zhū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pearl; bead.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 珠 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 珠

珍珠 zhēn zhū

Pearl

珠宝 zhū bǎo

Jewelry; jewels

汗珠 hàn zhū

beads of sweat

Example Sentences

珍珠是白色的。

zhēn zhū shì bái sè de

Pearls are white.

珠宝店在二楼。

zhū bǎo diàn zài èr lóu

The jewelry store is on the second floor.

他脸上流下汗珠。

tā liǎn shàng liú xià hàn zhū

Sweat beads rolled down his face.

Similar Characters

玟 wén

玡 yá

玢 bīn

Practice Writing 珠 (zhū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 珠

What does 珠 (zhū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 珠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 珠 and 玟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 珠?

What common words use 珠?

How to Write 珠 (zhū)