组 (zǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 组 (zǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 组 (zǔ) means "group, set, to organize". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 组 stroke by stroke?

组 has 8 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 组 and 纡?

组 (zǔ) and 纡 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 组?

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

Q: What common words use 组?

Common words containing 组 include: 小组 (xiǎo zǔ) — Group; 组织 (zǔ zhī) — organization, to organize; 组合 (zǔ hé) — combination, to assemble.

How to Write 组

The character 组 (zǔ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 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

组 is pronounced zǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means group, set, to organize.

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

Common Words with 组

小组 xiǎo zǔ

Group

组织 zǔ zhī

organization, to organize

组合 zǔ hé

combination, to assemble

Example Sentences

我们分成了三个小组。

wǒ men fēn chéng le sān gè xiǎo zǔ

We were divided into three groups.

学校组织了这次活动。

xué xiào zǔ zhī le zhè cì huó dòng

The school organized this activity.

这是一个新的音乐组合。

zhè shì yí gè xīn de yīn yuè zǔ hé

This is a new music group.

Similar Characters

纡 yū

红 hóng

纣 zhòu

Practice Writing 组 (zǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 组

What does 组 (zǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 组 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 组 and 纡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 组?

What common words use 组?

How to Write 组 (zǔ)