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

Q: What does 注 (zhù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 注 (zhù) means "To pour / To note". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 注 stroke by stroke?

注 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 注 and 㳄?

注 (zhù) and 㳄 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 注?

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

Q: What common words use 注?

Common words containing 注 include: 注意 (zhù yì) — To pay attention; 注入 (zhù rù) — To inject / To pour into; 关注 (guān zhù) — To pay attention to; to follow (on social media).

How to Write 注

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

注 is pronounced zhù in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pour / To note.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 注 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 注

注意 zhù yì

To pay attention

注入 zhù rù

To inject / To pour into

关注 guān zhù

To pay attention to; to follow (on social media)

Example Sentences

请注意安全。

qǐng zhù yì ān quán

Please pay attention to safety.

往杯子里注入水。

wǎng bēi zi lǐ zhù rù shuǐ

Pour water into the cup.

很多人关注这件事。

hěn duō rén guān zhù zhè jiàn shì

Many people are following this matter.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

Practice Writing 注 (zhù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 注

What does 注 (zhù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 注 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 注 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 注?

What common words use 注?

How to Write 注 (zhù)