走 (zǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 走 (zǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 走 (zǒu) means "To walk / To go". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 走.

Q: How do you write 走 stroke by stroke?

走 has 7 strokes. The radical is 走. 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 走 and 赳?

走 (zǒu) and 赳 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 走?

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

Q: What common words use 走?

Common words containing 走 include: 走路 (zǒu lù) — To walk.; 走了 (zǒu le) — Left / Gone; 走吧 (zǒu ba) — Let's go..

How to Write 走

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

走 is pronounced zǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means To walk / To go.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 走 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 走

走路 zǒu lù

To walk.

走了 zǒu le

Left / Gone

走吧 zǒu ba

Let's go.

Example Sentences

走路对身体好。

zǒu lù duì shēn tǐ hǎo

Walking is good for your health.

他已经走了。

tā yǐ jīng zǒu le

He has already left.

我们现在走吧。

wǒ men xiàn zài zǒu ba

Let's go now.

Similar Characters

赳 jiū

赴 fù

赵 zhào

Practice Writing 走 (zǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 走

What does 走 (zǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 走 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 走 and 赳?

What mistakes do learners make writing 走?

What common words use 走?

How to Write 走 (zǒu)