族 (zú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 族 (zú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 族 (zú) means "Ethnic group, clan, or family.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 方.

Q: How do you write 族 stroke by stroke?

族 has 11 strokes. The radical is 方. 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 族 and 施?

族 (zú) and 施 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 族?

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

Q: What common words use 族?

Common words containing 族 include: 民族 (mín zú) — ethnic group / nationality; 家族 (jiā zú) — Clan / Family; 种族 (zhǒng zú) — Race; ethnicity..

How to Write 族

The character 族 (zú) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 方 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

族 is pronounced zú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ethnic group, clan, or family..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 族 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 族

民族 mín zú

ethnic group / nationality

家族 jiā zú

Clan / Family

种族 zhǒng zú

Race; ethnicity.

Example Sentences

中国有许多民族。

zhōng guó yǒu xǔ duō mín zú

China has many ethnic groups.

这是一个大家族。

zhè shì yí gè dà jiā zú

This is a large family.

我们反对种族歧视。

wǒ men fǎn duì zhǒng zú qí shì

We oppose racial discrimination.

Similar Characters

施 shī

斿 yóu

旁 páng

Practice Writing 族 (zú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 族

What does 族 (zú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 族 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 族 and 施?

What mistakes do learners make writing 族?

What common words use 族?

How to Write 族 (zú)