啄 (zhuó) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 啄 (zhuó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 啄 (zhuó) means "to peck". with 11 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 啄 stroke by stroke?

啄 has 11 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 啄 and 呲?

啄 (zhuó) and 呲 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 啄?

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

Q: What common words use 啄?

Common words containing 啄 include: 啄木鸟 (zhuó mù niǎo) — woodpecker; 啄食 (zhuó shí) — to peck at food; 啄 (zhuó) — to peck.

How to Write 啄

The character 啄 (zhuó) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

啄 is pronounced zhuó in Mandarin Chinese. It means to peck.

Common Words with 啄

啄木鸟 zhuó mù niǎo

woodpecker

啄食 zhuó shí

to peck at food

啄 zhuó

to peck

Example Sentences

树上有只啄木鸟。

shù shàng yǒu zhǐ zhuó mù niǎo

There is a woodpecker in the tree.

小鸡在啄食。

xiǎo jī zài zhuó shí

The chick is pecking at food.

鸟在啄窗户。

niǎo zài zhuó chuāng hù

The bird is pecking at the window.

Similar Characters

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

Practice Writing 啄 (zhuó)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 啄

What does 啄 (zhuó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 啄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 啄 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 啄?

What common words use 啄?

How to Write 啄 (zhuó)