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

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

The Chinese character 斫 (zhuó) means "To chop / To hack". with 9 strokes and the radical 斤.

Q: How do you write 斫 stroke by stroke?

斫 has 9 strokes. The radical is 斤. 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 斫 and 斦?

斫 (zhuó) and 斦 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 斫?

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

Q: What common words use 斫?

Common words containing 斫 include: 斫伐 (zhuó fá) — To fell (trees) / To chop down; 斫轮 (zhuó lún) — To carve a wheel / Master craftsman; 斫伤 (zhuó shāng) — To slash / To cut (injury).

How to Write 斫

The character 斫 (zhuó) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 斤 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

斫 is pronounced zhuó in Mandarin Chinese. It means To chop / To hack.

Common Words with 斫

斫伐 zhuó fá

To fell (trees) / To chop down

斫轮 zhuó lún

To carve a wheel / Master craftsman

斫伤 zhuó shāng

To slash / To cut (injury)

Example Sentences

人们在山上斫伐。

rén men zài shān shàng zhuó fá

People are chopping wood on the mountain.

他是一个斫轮老手。

tā shì yí gè zhuó lún lǎo shǒu

He is an experienced expert at his trade.

树木被斫伤了。

shù mù bèi zhuó shāng le

The tree has been damaged by chopping.

Similar Characters

斦 yín

斧 fǔ

断 duàn

Practice Writing 斫 (zhuó)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 斫

What does 斫 (zhuó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 斫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 斫 and 斦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 斫?

What common words use 斫?

How to Write 斫 (zhuó)