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

Q: What does 驺 (zōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 驺 (zōu) means "groom; equerry; attendant". with 8 strokes and the radical 马.

Q: How do you write 驺 stroke by stroke?

驺 has 8 strokes. The radical is 马. 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 驺 and 驮?

驺 (zōu) and 驮 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 驺?

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

Q: What common words use 驺?

Common words containing 驺 include: 驺卒 (zōu zú) — groom; stable hand; 驺从 (zōu cóng) — mounted retinue; attendants; 驺虞 (zōu yú) — Zouyu (a mythical righteous beast).

How to Write 驺

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

驺 is pronounced zōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means groom; equerry; attendant.

Common Words with 驺

驺卒 zōu zú

groom; stable hand

驺从 zōu cóng

mounted retinue; attendants

驺虞 zōu yú

Zouyu (a mythical righteous beast)

Example Sentences

古代有专门的驺卒。

gǔ dài yǒu zhuān mén de zōu zú

Ancient times had specialized grooms or attendants.

他的驺从很多。

tā de zōu cóng hěn duō

He has a large retinue.

传说中有一种兽叫驺虞。

chuán shuō zhōng yǒu yī zhǒng shòu jiào zōu yú

Legend says there is a mythical beast called the Zouyu.

Similar Characters

驮 duò

驯 xùn

驰 chí

Practice Writing 驺 (zōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 驺

What does 驺 (zōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 驺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 驺 and 驮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 驺?

What common words use 驺?

How to Write 驺 (zōu)