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

Q: What does 逐 (zhú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 逐 (zhú) means "To chase / One by one". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 逐 stroke by stroke?

逐 has 10 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 逐 and 迢?

逐 (zhú) and 迢 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 逐?

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

Q: What common words use 逐?

Common words containing 逐 include: 逐渐 (zhú jiàn) — Gradually / Little by little; 逐步 (zhú bù) — Step by step / Gradually; 追逐 (zhuī zhú) — to pursue; to chase.

How to Write 逐

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

逐 is pronounced zhú in Mandarin Chinese. It means To chase / One by one.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 逐 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 逐

逐渐 zhú jiàn

Gradually / Little by little

逐步 zhú bù

Step by step / Gradually

追逐 zhuī zhú

to pursue; to chase

Example Sentences

天气逐渐变暖了。

tiān qì zhú jiàn biàn nuǎn le

The weather is gradually getting warmer.

我们要逐步解决问题。

wǒ men yào zhú bù jiě jué wèn tí

We need to solve the problem step by step.

孩子们在草地上追逐。

hái zi men zài cǎo dì shàng zhuī zhú

The children are chasing each other on the grass.

Similar Characters

迢 tiáo

迤 yí

迥 jiǒng

Practice Writing 逐 (zhú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 逐

What does 逐 (zhú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 逐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 逐 and 迢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 逐?

What common words use 逐?

How to Write 逐 (zhú)