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

Q: What does 楱 (zòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 楱 (zòu) means "cou tree (a type of hazel)". with 13 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 楱 stroke by stroke?

楱 has 13 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 楱 and 桫?

楱 (zòu) and 桫 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 楱?

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

Q: What common words use 楱?

Common words containing 楱 include: 楱子 (zòu zi) — hazelnut (archaic); 楱木 (zòu mù) — cou wood; 楱林 (zòu lín) — cou tree forest.

How to Write 楱

The character 楱 (zòu) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

楱 is pronounced zòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means cou tree (a type of hazel).

Common Words with 楱

楱子 zòu zi

hazelnut (archaic)

楱木 zòu mù

cou wood

楱林 zòu lín

cou tree forest

Example Sentences

这种楱子很少见。

zhè zhǒng zòu zi hěn shǎo jiàn

This hazelnut is very rare.

楱木长在深山里。

zòu mù zhǎng zài shēn shān lǐ

The cou tree grows in the deep mountains.

我们走进了一片楱林。

wǒ men zǒu jìn le yī piàn zòu lín

We walked into a hazel forest.

Similar Characters

桫 suō

桲 po

桴 fú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 楱

What does 楱 (zòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 楱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 楱 and 桫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 楱?

What common words use 楱?

How to Write 楱 (zòu)