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

Q: What does 竺 (zhú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 竺 (zhú) means "India (ancient name) or a surname". with 8 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 竺 stroke by stroke?

竺 has 8 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 竺 and ⺮?

竺 (zhú) and ⺮ 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 竺?

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 竺?

Common words containing 竺 include: 天竺 (tiān zhú) — Tianzhu (ancient Chinese name for India).; 竺法 (zhú fǎ) — Buddhist teachings; 竺僧 (zhú sēng) — Buddhist monk.

How to Write 竺

The character 竺 (zhú) is written with 8 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

竺 is pronounced zhú in Mandarin Chinese. It means India (ancient name) or a surname.

Common Words with 竺

天竺 tiān zhú

Tianzhu (ancient Chinese name for India).

竺法 zhú fǎ

Buddhist teachings

竺僧 zhú sēng

Buddhist monk

Example Sentences

他去过天竺。

tā qù guò tiān zhú

He has been to India.

竺法非常深奥。

zhú fǎ fēi cháng shēn ào

The Buddhist teachings are very profound.

这里的竺僧很多。

zhè lǐ de zhú sēng hěn duō

There are many Indian monks here.

Similar Characters

⺮ zhú

竹 zhú

竽 yú

Practice Writing 竺 (zhú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 竺

What does 竺 (zhú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 竺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 竺 and ⺮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 竺?

What common words use 竺?

How to Write 竺 (zhú)