奏 (zòu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 奏 (zòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 奏 (zòu) means "to play music / to present a memorial to the throne". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 大.

Q: How do you write 奏 stroke by stroke?

奏 has 9 strokes. The radical is 大. 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 奏 and 奁?

奏 (zòu) and 奁 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 奏?

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

Q: What common words use 奏?

Common words containing 奏 include: 节奏 (jié zòu) — Rhythm / Tempo; 演奏 (yǎn zòu) — To play (a musical instrument); 奏效 (zòu xiào) — to prove effective / to work.

How to Write 奏

The character 奏 (zòu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 大 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

奏 is pronounced zòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to play music / to present a memorial to the throne.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 奏 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 奏

节奏 jié zòu

Rhythm / Tempo

演奏 yǎn zòu

To play (a musical instrument)

奏效 zòu xiào

to prove effective / to work

Example Sentences

音乐的节奏很快。

yīn yuè de jié zòu hěn kuài

The rhythm of the music is very fast.

他在演奏钢琴。

tā zài yǎn zòu gāng qín

He is playing the piano.

这个方法很奏效。

zhè ge fāng fǎ hěn zòu xiào

This method is very effective.

Similar Characters

奁 lián

奂 huàn

奄 yǎn

Practice Writing 奏 (zòu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 奏

What does 奏 (zòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 奏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 奏 and 奁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 奏?

What common words use 奏?

How to Write 奏 (zòu)