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

Q: What does 鄹 (zōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鄹 (zōu) means "Zou (an ancient place name)". with 16 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 鄹 stroke by stroke?

鄹 has 16 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 鄹 and 鄦?

鄹 (zōu) and 鄦 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 鄹?

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 鄹?

Common words containing 鄹 include: 鄹邑 (zōu yì) — Zouyi (ancient name for Confucius's birthplace); 鄹人 (zōu rén) — People of Zou; 鄹见 (zōu jiàn) — Zoujian (an ancient term).

How to Write 鄹

The character 鄹 (zōu) is written with 16 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鄹 is pronounced zōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Zou (an ancient place name).

Common Words with 鄹

鄹邑 zōu yì

Zouyi (ancient name for Confucius's birthplace)

鄹人 zōu rén

People of Zou

鄹见 zōu jiàn

Zoujian (an ancient term)

Example Sentences

鄹邑是孔子故里。

zōu yì shì kǒng zi gù lǐ

Zouyi is the hometown of Confucius.

鄹人很有礼貌。

zōu rén hěn yǒu lǐ mào

The people of Zou are very polite.

鄹见是古词。

zōu jiàn shì gǔ cí

'Zoujian' is an ancient word.

Similar Characters

鄦 xǔ

鄯 shàn

鄱 pó

Practice Writing 鄹 (zōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鄹

What does 鄹 (zōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鄹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鄹 and 鄦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鄹?

What common words use 鄹?

How to Write 鄹 (zōu)