How to Write 拄
The character 拄 (zhǔ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
拄 is pronounced zhǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to lean on (a staff or cane).
Common Words with 拄
拄拐棍
zhǔ guǎi gùn
to lean on a walking stick
拄着
zhǔ zhe
leaning on
拄着伞
zhǔ zhe sǎn
leaning on an umbrella
Example Sentences
老人拄拐棍走路。
lǎo rén zhǔ guǎi gùn zǒu lù 。
The old man walks with a cane.
他拄着拐杖走路。
tā zhǔ zhe guǎi zhàng zǒu lù 。
He walks with a cane.
他拄着伞站着。
tā zhǔ zhe sǎn zhàn zhe
He stood leaning on his umbrella.
Practice Writing 拄 (zhǔ)
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