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

Q: What does 箸 (zhù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 箸 (zhù) means "chopsticks (literary)". with 14 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 箸 stroke by stroke?

箸 has 14 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 箸 and 筀?

箸 (zhù) and 筀 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 箸?

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

Q: What common words use 箸?

Common words containing 箸 include: 箸子 (zhù zi) — chopsticks; 举箸 (jǔ zhù) — To pick up chopsticks to start eating.; 象箸 (xiàng zhù) — Ivory chopsticks.

How to Write 箸

The character 箸 (zhù) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

箸 is pronounced zhù in Mandarin Chinese. It means chopsticks (literary).

Common Words with 箸

箸子 zhù zi

chopsticks

举箸 jǔ zhù

To pick up chopsticks to start eating.

象箸 xiàng zhù

Ivory chopsticks

Example Sentences

他拿着箸子。

tā ná zhe zhù zi

He was holding chopsticks.

大家请举箸。

dà jiā qǐng jǔ zhù

Everyone, please pick up your chopsticks.

这是一双象箸。

zhè shì yī shuāng xiàng zhù

This is a pair of ivory chopsticks.

Similar Characters

筀 guì

筅 xiǎn

筊 xiáo

Practice Writing 箸 (zhù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 箸

What does 箸 (zhù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 箸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 箸 and 筀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 箸?

What common words use 箸?

How to Write 箸 (zhù)