嘱 (zhǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 嘱 (zhǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嘱 (zhǔ) means "to enjoin; to urge; to tell". with 15 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 嘱 stroke by stroke?

嘱 has 15 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 嘱 and 㕡?

嘱 (zhǔ) and 㕡 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 嘱?

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

Q: What common words use 嘱?

Common words containing 嘱 include: 嘱咐 (zhǔ fù) — to tell; to exhort; to enjoin; 医嘱 (yī zhǔ) — doctor's orders; medical advice; 遗嘱 (yí zhǔ) — Will; testament.

How to Write 嘱

The character 嘱 (zhǔ) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

嘱 is pronounced zhǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to enjoin; to urge; to tell.

Common Words with 嘱

嘱咐 zhǔ fù

to tell; to exhort; to enjoin

医嘱 yī zhǔ

doctor's orders; medical advice

遗嘱 yí zhǔ

Will; testament

Example Sentences

妈妈嘱咐我早点回。

mā mā zhǔ fù wǒ zǎo diǎn huí

Mom told me to come back early.

听从医嘱。

tīng cóng yī zhǔ

Follow the doctor's advice.

他写了遗嘱。

tā xiě le yí zhǔ

He wrote a will.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

喿 zào

嗄 á

Practice Writing 嘱 (zhǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嘱

What does 嘱 (zhǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嘱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嘱 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嘱?

What common words use 嘱?

How to Write 嘱 (zhǔ)