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

Q: What does 揍 (zòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 揍 (zòu) means "To hit or beat". with 12 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 揍 stroke by stroke?

揍 has 12 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 揍 and 挨?

揍 (zòu) and 挨 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 揍?

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

Q: What common words use 揍?

Common words containing 揍 include: 挨揍 (āi zòu) — get beaten up; 揍人 (zòu rén) — To beat someone up; 欠揍 (qiàn zòu) — Asking for a beating / Deserving a punch.

How to Write 揍

The character 揍 (zòu) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

揍 is pronounced zòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means To hit or beat.

Common Words with 揍

挨揍 āi zòu

get beaten up

揍人 zòu rén

To beat someone up

欠揍 qiàn zòu

Asking for a beating / Deserving a punch

Example Sentences

他怕回家挨揍。

tā pà huí jiā āi zòu

He is afraid of getting a beating at home.

随便揍人是不对的。

suí biàn zòu rén shì bú duì de

It is wrong to hit people randomly.

他的样子很欠揍。

tā de yàng zi hěn qiàn zòu

He looks like he's asking for a beating.

Similar Characters

挨 āi

挫 cuò

振 zhèn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 揍

What does 揍 (zòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 揍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 揍 and 挨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 揍?

What common words use 揍?

How to Write 揍 (zòu)