杼 (zhù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 杼 (zhù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 杼 (zhù) means "shuttle (for weaving)". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 杼 stroke by stroke?

杼 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 杼 and 朱?

杼 (zhù) and 朱 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 杼?

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

Q: What common words use 杼?

Common words containing 杼 include: 梭杼 (suō zhù) — shuttle (for weaving); 机杼 (jī zhù) — loom; creative ideas; 杼轴 (zhù zhóu) — shuttle and bobbin; organization.

How to Write 杼

The character 杼 (zhù) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

杼 is pronounced zhù in Mandarin Chinese. It means shuttle (for weaving).

Common Words with 杼

梭杼 suō zhù

shuttle (for weaving)

机杼 jī zhù

loom; creative ideas

杼轴 zhù zhóu

shuttle and bobbin; organization

Example Sentences

梭杼在织布。

suō zhù zài zhī bù

The shuttle is weaving cloth.

机杼声声响。

jī zhù shēng shēng xiǎng

The sound of the loom can be heard.

杼轴在转动。

zhù zhóu zài zhuǎn dòng

The shuttle and bobbin are turning.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 杼 (zhù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 杼

What does 杼 (zhù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 杼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 杼 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 杼?

What common words use 杼?

How to Write 杼 (zhù)