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

Q: What does 烛 (zhú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 烛 (zhú) means "candle". with 10 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 烛 stroke by stroke?

烛 has 10 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 烛 and 炅?

烛 (zhú) and 炅 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 烛?

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

Q: What common words use 烛?

Common words containing 烛 include: 蜡烛 (là zhú) — candle; 烛光 (zhú guāng) — candlelight; 烛台 (zhú tái) — candlestick; candle holder.

How to Write 烛

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

烛 is pronounced zhú in Mandarin Chinese. It means candle.

Common Words with 烛

蜡烛 là zhú

candle

烛光 zhú guāng

candlelight

烛台 zhú tái

candlestick; candle holder

Example Sentences

桌上有燃着的蜡烛。

zhuō shàng yǒu rán zhe de là zhú

There is a burning candle on the table.

我们在烛光下吃饭。

wǒ men zài zhú guāng xià chī fàn

We are eating by candlelight.

烛台是金色的。

zhú tái shì jīn sè de

The candlestick is golden.

Similar Characters

炅 jiǒng

炆 wén

炉 lú

Practice Writing 烛 (zhú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 烛

What does 烛 (zhú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 烛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 烛 and 炅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 烛?

What common words use 烛?

How to Write 烛 (zhú)