(chóu)

12 strokes
Readingschóuzhòudiāo

species of tree resistant to cold weather

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Character information

Pinyin
chóu / zhòu / diāo
Meaning
species of tree resistant to cold weather
Strokes
12
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰木周

In this compound, the meaning comes from (tree); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

chóu

type of wood used to make punting poles for boats (old)

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chóushuǐ

old name of an unidentified river in Henan Province, mentioned by 莊子|庄子[Zhu…

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chóutiáo

species of tree (old)

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