拙 (zhuō) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 拙 (zhuō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拙 (zhuō) means "Clumsy / awkward". with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拙 stroke by stroke?

拙 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 拙 and 㧜?

拙 (zhuō) and 㧜 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 拙?

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

Q: What common words use 拙?

Common words containing 拙 include: 笨拙 (bèn zhuō) — clumsy or awkward; 拙见 (zhuō jiàn) — My humble opinion; 拙劣 (zhuō liè) — Clumsy / inferior / poor quality.

How to Write 拙

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

拙 is pronounced zhuō in Mandarin Chinese. It means Clumsy / awkward.

Common Words with 拙

笨拙 bèn zhuō

clumsy or awkward

拙见 zhuō jiàn

My humble opinion

拙劣 zhuō liè

Clumsy / inferior / poor quality

Example Sentences

他的动作很笨拙。

tā de dòng zuò hěn bèn zhuō

His movements are very clumsy.

这是我的拙见。

zhè shì wǒ de zhuō jiàn

This is my humble opinion.

这个借口很拙劣。

zhè ge jiè kǒu hěn zhuō liè

This excuse is very clumsy and poor.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 拙 (zhuō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拙

What does 拙 (zhuō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拙 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拙?

What common words use 拙?

How to Write 拙 (zhuō)