柞 (zuò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 柞 (zuò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 柞 (zuò) means "oak tree". with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 柞 stroke by stroke?

柞 has 9 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 柞 and 杆?

柞 (zuò) and 杆 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 柞?

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 柞?

Common words containing 柞 include: 柞树 (zuò shù) — oak tree; 柞木 (zuò mù) — oak wood; 柞蚕 (zuò cán) — tussah silkworm.

How to Write 柞

The character 柞 (zuò) is written with 9 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

柞 is pronounced zuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means oak tree.

Common Words with 柞

柞树 zuò shù

oak tree

柞木 zuò mù

oak wood

柞蚕 zuò cán

tussah silkworm

Example Sentences

山上有很多柞树。

shān shàng yǒu hěn duō zuò shù

There are many oak trees on the mountain.

柞木家具很结实。

zuò mù jiā jù hěn jiē shí

Oak furniture is very sturdy.

柞蚕可以吐丝。

zuò cán kě yǐ tǔ sī

Tussah silkworms can produce silk.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

Practice Writing 柞 (zuò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 柞

What does 柞 (zuò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 柞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 柞 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 柞?

What common words use 柞?

How to Write 柞 (zuò)