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

Q: What does 葄 (zuò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 葄 (zuò) means "straw mat; cushion". with 13 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 葄 stroke by stroke?

葄 has 13 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 葄 and 莿?

葄 (zuò) and 莿 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 葄?

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

Q: What common words use 葄?

Common words containing 葄 include: 葄枕 (zuò zhěn) — straw pillow; 葄席 (zuò xí) — straw mat; 葄草 (zuò cǎo) — straw; grass for mats.

How to Write 葄

The character 葄 (zuò) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

葄 is pronounced zuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means straw mat; cushion.

Common Words with 葄

葄枕 zuò zhěn

straw pillow

葄席 zuò xí

straw mat

葄草 zuò cǎo

straw; grass for mats

Example Sentences

他用葄枕睡觉。

tā yòng zuò zhěn shuì jiào

He slept on a straw pillow.

地上铺着一张葄席。

dì shàng pù zhe yī zhāng zuò xí

A straw mat is spread on the ground.

这种草叫葄草。

zhè zhòng cǎo jiào zuò cǎo

This grass is called matting grass.

Similar Characters

莿 cì

菀 wǎn

菁 jīng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 葄

What does 葄 (zuò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 葄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 葄 and 莿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 葄?

What common words use 葄?

How to Write 葄 (zuò)