How to Write 炷
The character 炷 (zhù) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
炷 is pronounced zhù in Mandarin Chinese. It means stick (of incense).
Common Words with 炷
一炷香
yī zhù xiāng
a stick of incense
灯炷
dēng zhù
Lamp wick
炷香
zhù xiāng
a stick of incense
Example Sentences
他点了一炷香。
tā diǎn le yī zhù xiāng
He lit a stick of incense.
灯炷已经灭了。
dēng zhù yǐ jīng miè le
The lamp wick has gone out.
庙里有很多炷香。
miào lǐ yǒu hěn duō zhù xiāng
There are many sticks of incense in the temple.
Practice Writing 炷 (zhù)
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