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

Q: What does 阼 (zuò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阼 (zuò) means "steps on the east side of a hall". with 7 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 阼 stroke by stroke?

阼 has 7 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 阼 and 邗?

阼 (zuò) and 邗 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 阼?

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

Q: What common words use 阼?

Common words containing 阼 include: 阼阶 (zuò jiē) — east steps; 践阼 (jiàn zuò) — To ascend the throne.; 阼席 (zuò xí) — seat of the host.

How to Write 阼

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

阼 is pronounced zuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means steps on the east side of a hall.

Common Words with 阼

阼阶 zuò jiē

east steps

践阼 jiàn zuò

To ascend the throne.

阼席 zuò xí

seat of the host

Example Sentences

他走上了阼阶。

tā zǒu shàng le zuò jiē

He walked up the eastern steps.

新王准备践阼。

xīn wáng zhǔn bèi jiàn zuò

The new king is preparing to ascend the throne.

宾客坐在阼席。

bīn kè zuò zài zuò xí

The guests sat in the honored seats.

Similar Characters

邗 hán

邘 yú

邙 máng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阼

What does 阼 (zuò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阼 and 邗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阼?

What common words use 阼?

How to Write 阼 (zuò)