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

Q: What does 筑 (zhù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 筑 (zhù) means "To build; to construct; an ancient stringed instrument". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 12 strokes and the radical ⺮.

Q: How do you write 筑 stroke by stroke?

筑 has 12 strokes. The radical is ⺮. 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 筑 and 笑?

筑 (zhù) and 笑 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 筑?

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

Q: What common words use 筑?

Common words containing 筑 include: 建筑 (jiàn zhù) — Architecture / Building; 修筑 (xiū zhù) — to build or construct (roads, etc.); 筑巢 (zhù cháo) — To build a nest.

How to Write 筑

The character 筑 (zhù) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺮ 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

筑 is pronounced zhù in Mandarin Chinese. It means To build; to construct; an ancient stringed instrument.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 筑 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 筑

建筑 jiàn zhù

Architecture / Building

修筑 xiū zhù

to build or construct (roads, etc.)

筑巢 zhù cháo

To build a nest

Example Sentences

这座建筑非常高。

zhè zuò jiàn zhù fēi cháng gāo

This building is very tall.

工人们在修筑铁路。

gōng rén men zài xiū zhù tiě lù

The workers are building a railway.

小鸟在树上筑巢。

xiǎo niǎo zài shù shàng zhù cháo

The little bird is building a nest in the tree.

Similar Characters

笑 xiào

笔 bǐ

笨 bèn

Practice Writing 筑 (zhù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 筑

What does 筑 (zhù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 筑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 筑 and 笑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 筑?

What common words use 筑?

How to Write 筑 (zhù)