邹 (zōu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 邹 (zōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 邹 (zōu) means "Zou (a surname)". with 7 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 邹 stroke by stroke?

邹 has 7 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 邹 and 邗?

邹 (zōu) and 邗 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 邹?

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

Q: What common words use 邹?

Common words containing 邹 include: 邹先生 (zōu xiān shēng) — Mr. Zou; 邹同学 (zōu tóng xué) — Student Zou; 姓邹 (xìng zōu) — Surname Zou.

How to Write 邹

The character 邹 (zōu) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

邹 is pronounced zōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Zou (a surname).

Common Words with 邹

邹先生 zōu xiān shēng

Mr. Zou

邹同学 zōu tóng xué

Student Zou

姓邹 xìng zōu

Surname Zou

Example Sentences

邹先生在开会。

zōu xiān shēng zài kāi huì

Mr. Zou is in a meeting.

邹同学学习很努力。

zōu tóng xué xué xí hěn nǔ lì

Student Zou studies very hard.

我知道他姓邹。

wǒ zhī dào tā xìng zōu

I know his surname is Zou.

Similar Characters

邗 hán

邘 yú

邙 máng

Practice Writing 邹 (zōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 邹

What does 邹 (zōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 邹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 邹 and 邗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 邹?

What common words use 邹?

How to Write 邹 (zōu)