⺮ (zhú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does ⺮ (zhú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character ⺮ (zhú) means "Bamboo radical variant (top)". with 6 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write ⺮ stroke by stroke?

⺮ has 6 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 ⺮ and 竹?

⺮ (zhú) and 竹 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 ⺮?

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

Q: What common words use ⺮?

Common words containing ⺮ include: 笔 (bǐ) — Pen, pencil, or brush; 笑 (xiào) — To laugh or smile; 篮球 (lán qiú) — basketball.

How to Write ⺮

The character ⺮ (zhú) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

⺮ is pronounced zhú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bamboo radical variant (top).

Common Words with ⺮

笔 bǐ

Pen, pencil, or brush

笑 xiào

To laugh or smile

篮球 lán qiú

basketball

Example Sentences

我有一支笔。

wǒ yǒu yī zhī bǐ 。

I have a pen.

他笑得很开心。

tā xiào dé hěn kāi xīn 。

He smiled very happily.

我喜欢打篮球。

wǒ xǐ huān dǎ lán qiú 。

I like playing basketball.

Similar Characters

竹 zhú

竺 zhú

Practice Writing ⺮ (zhú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about ⺮

What does ⺮ (zhú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write ⺮ stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between ⺮ and 竹?

What mistakes do learners make writing ⺮?

What common words use ⺮?

How to Write ⺮ (zhú)