追 (zhuī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 追 (zhuī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 追 (zhuī) means "To chase; to pursue". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 追 stroke by stroke?

追 has 9 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 追 and 迎?

追 (zhuī) and 迎 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 追?

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

Q: What common words use 追?

Common words containing 追 include: 追求 (zhuī qiú) — to pursue; to seek; 追赶 (zhuī gǎn) — to chase; to catch up with; 追问 (zhuī wèn) — to question closely; to cross-examine.

How to Write 追

The character 追 (zhuī) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

追 is pronounced zhuī in Mandarin Chinese. It means To chase; to pursue.

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

Common Words with 追

追求 zhuī qiú

to pursue; to seek

追赶 zhuī gǎn

to chase; to catch up with

追问 zhuī wèn

to question closely; to cross-examine

Example Sentences

每个人都追求幸福。

měi gè rén dōu zhuī qiú xìng fú

Everyone pursues happiness.

孩子在草地上追赶蝴蝶。

hái zi zài cǎo dì shàng zhuī gǎn hú dié

The child is chasing butterflies on the grass.

妈妈不停地追问细节。

mā mā bù tíng dì zhuī wèn xì jié

Mom kept asking for details.

Similar Characters

迎 yíng

运 yùn

近 jìn

Practice Writing 追 (zhuī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 追

What does 追 (zhuī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 追 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 追 and 迎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 追?

What common words use 追?

How to Write 追 (zhuī)