租 (zū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 租 (zū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 租 (zū) means "rent". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 禾.

Q: How do you write 租 stroke by stroke?

租 has 10 strokes. The radical is 禾. 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 租 and 秆?

租 (zū) and 秆 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 租?

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

Q: What common words use 租?

Common words containing 租 include: 出租 (chū zū) — to rent out; 房租 (fáng zū) — rent; 租车 (zū chē) — rent a car.

How to Write 租

The character 租 (zū) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 禾 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

租 is pronounced zū in Mandarin Chinese. It means rent.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 租 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 租

出租 chū zū

to rent out

房租 fáng zū

rent

租车 zū chē

rent a car

Example Sentences

这间房子要出租。

zhè jiān fáng zi yào chū zū

This house is for rent.

每个月的房租很贵。

měi gè yuè de fáng zū hěn guì

The monthly rent is very expensive.

我们去租车行租车吧。

wǒ men qù zū chē háng zū chē ba

Let's go to the car rental agency to rent a car.

Similar Characters

秆 gǎn

秉 bǐng

秋 qiū

Practice Writing 租 (zū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 租

What does 租 (zū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 租 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 租 and 秆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 租?

What common words use 租?

How to Write 租 (zū)