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

Q: What does 麈 (zhǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 麈 (zhǔ) means "Large deer / Fly-whisk". with 16 strokes and the radical 鹿.

Q: How do you write 麈 stroke by stroke?

麈 has 16 strokes. The radical is 鹿. 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 麈 and 麃?

麈 (zhǔ) and 麃 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 麈?

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

Q: What common words use 麈?

Common words containing 麈 include: 麈尾 (zhǔ wěi) — Fly-whisk made of deer tail; 麈谈 (zhǔ tán) — Refined conversation; 拂麈 (fú zhǔ) — fly-whisk.

How to Write 麈

The character 麈 (zhǔ) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鹿 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

麈 is pronounced zhǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Large deer / Fly-whisk.

Common Words with 麈

麈尾 zhǔ wěi

Fly-whisk made of deer tail

麈谈 zhǔ tán

Refined conversation

拂麈 fú zhǔ

fly-whisk

Example Sentences

他拿着一把麈尾。

tā ná zhe yī bǎ zhǔ wěi

He was holding a fly-whisk.

这里的麈谈很有趣。

zhè lǐ de zhǔ tán hěn yǒu qù

The intellectual conversation here is very interesting.

他用拂麈打扫灰尘。

tā yòng fú zhǔ dǎ sǎo huī chén

He used a whisk to dust.

Similar Characters

麃 páo

麇 jūn

麋 mí

Practice Writing 麈 (zhǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 麈

What does 麈 (zhǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 麈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 麈 and 麃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 麈?

What common words use 麈?

How to Write 麈 (zhǔ)