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

Q: What does 齱 (zōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 齱 (zōu) means "to bite; narrow". with 23 strokes and the radical 齿.

Q: How do you write 齱 stroke by stroke?

齱 has 23 strokes. The radical is 齿. 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 齱 and 齵?

齱 (zōu) and 齵 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 齱?

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

Q: What common words use 齱?

Common words containing 齱 include: 齱齵 (zōu óu) — irregular; uneven; 齱龊 (zōu chuò) — narrow; petty; dirty; 齱啮 (zōu niè) — to gnaw; to bite.

How to Write 齱

The character 齱 (zōu) is written with 23 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 齿 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

齱 is pronounced zōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to bite; narrow.

Common Words with 齱

齱齵 zōu óu

irregular; uneven

齱龊 zōu chuò

narrow; petty; dirty

齱啮 zōu niè

to gnaw; to bite

Example Sentences

他的牙齿很齱齵。

tā de yá chǐ hěn zōu óu

His teeth are uneven.

这个人很齱龊。

zhè ge rén hěn zōu chuò

This person is very petty and narrow-minded.

老鼠在齱啮木头。

lǎo shǔ zài zōu niè mù tou

The mouse is gnawing on the wood.

Similar Characters

齵 óu

Practice Writing 齱 (zōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 齱

What does 齱 (zōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 齱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 齱 and 齵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 齱?

What common words use 齱?

How to Write 齱 (zōu)