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

Q: What does 舳 (zhú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 舳 (zhú) means "stern (of a boat)". with 11 strokes and the radical 舟.

Q: How do you write 舳 stroke by stroke?

舳 has 11 strokes. The radical is 舟. 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 舳 and 舡?

舳 (zhú) and 舡 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 舳?

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

Q: What common words use 舳?

Common words containing 舳 include: 舳舻 (zhú lú) — stern and bow / a fleet of ships; 船舳 (chuán zhú) — Stern; poop deck; 舳板 (zhú bǎn) — stern board / decking.

How to Write 舳

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

舳 is pronounced zhú in Mandarin Chinese. It means stern (of a boat).

Common Words with 舳

舳舻 zhú lú

stern and bow / a fleet of ships

船舳 chuán zhú

Stern; poop deck

舳板 zhú bǎn

stern board / decking

Example Sentences

江上舳舻很多。

jiāng shàng zhú lú hěn duō

There are many ships on the river.

船舳在船的后部。

chuán zhú zài chuán de hòu bù

The stern is at the rear of the ship.

舳板已经修好了。

zhú bǎn yǐ jīng xiū hǎo le

The stern board has been repaired.

Similar Characters

舡 chuán

舢 shān

舣 yǐ

Practice Writing 舳 (zhú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舳

What does 舳 (zhú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 舳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 舳 and 舡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 舳?

What common words use 舳?

How to Write 舳 (zhú)