(zhōu)

12 strokesTrad.

to give to the needy

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
zhōu
Meaning
to give to the needy; to bestow alms; charity
Strokes
12
HSK level
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰贝周

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

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

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

12 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

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

zhōurén

to help the needy; to bestow alms; charity

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zhōu

to give to the needy

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zhōu

disaster relief

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