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

Q: What does 躅 (zhú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 躅 (zhú) means "to walk; trace; footprint". with 20 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 躅 stroke by stroke?

躅 has 20 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 躅 and 蹙?

躅 (zhú) and 蹙 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 躅?

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

Q: What common words use 躅?

Common words containing 躅 include: 踟躅 (chí zhú) — to hesitate; to waver (variant); 遗躅 (yí zhú) — Traces left behind; legacy; 躅步 (zhú bù) — to pace; to walk.

How to Write 躅

The character 躅 (zhú) is written with 20 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

躅 is pronounced zhú in Mandarin Chinese. It means to walk; trace; footprint.

Common Words with 躅

踟躅 chí zhú

to hesitate; to waver (variant)

遗躅 yí zhú

Traces left behind; legacy

躅步 zhú bù

to pace; to walk

Example Sentences

他在街头独自踟躅。

tā zài jiē tóu dú zì chí zhú

He is loitering alone on the street.

我们要追寻前人的遗躅。

wǒ men yào zhuī xún qián rén de yí zhú

We should follow in the footsteps of our predecessors.

他在林间小路躅步而行。

tā zài lín jiān xiǎo lù zhú bù ér xíng

He is walking slowly along the forest path.

Similar Characters

蹙 cù

蹚 tāng

蹡 qiāng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 躅

What does 躅 (zhú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 躅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 躅 and 蹙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 躅?

What common words use 躅?

How to Write 躅 (zhú)