佐 (zuǒ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 佐 (zuǒ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 佐 (zuǒ) means "to assist; (food) accompaniment". with 7 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 佐 stroke by stroke?

佐 has 7 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 佐 and 仔?

佐 (zuǒ) and 仔 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 佐?

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

Q: What common words use 佐?

Common words containing 佐 include: 佐料 (zuǒ liào) — seasoning; condiments; 佐证 (zuǒ zhèng) — evidence; to corroborate; 辅佐 (fǔ zuǒ) — To assist; to aid (a ruler).

How to Write 佐

The character 佐 (zuǒ) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

佐 is pronounced zuǒ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to assist; (food) accompaniment.

Common Words with 佐

佐料 zuǒ liào

seasoning; condiments

佐证 zuǒ zhèng

evidence; to corroborate

辅佐 fǔ zuǒ

To assist; to aid (a ruler)

Example Sentences

这种菜需要佐料。

zhè zhòng cài xū yào zuǒ liào

This dish needs seasoning.

这件事没有佐证。

zhè jiàn shì méi yǒu zuǒ zhèng

There is no evidence for this matter.

他辅佐国王管理国家。

tā fǔ zuǒ guó wáng guǎn lǐ guó jiā

He assisted the king in governing the country.

Similar Characters

仔 zǎi

仕 shì

他 tā

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Frequently Asked Questions about 佐

What does 佐 (zuǒ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 佐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 佐 and 仔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 佐?

What common words use 佐?

How to Write 佐 (zuǒ)