(chóu)

HSK 7-913 strokesTrad.

chip (in gambling)

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
chóu
Meaning
chip (in gambling); token (for counting); ticket; to prepare; to plan; to raise (funds); resource; way; means
Strokes
13
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿱⺮寿

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

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

Made of

Parts are arranged top to bottom.

How to write step by step

13 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.

chóubèi
HSK 7-9

preparations; to get ready for sth

Open 筹备 page →
chóuhuà
HSK 7-9

to plan and prepare

Open 筹划 page →
chóucuò
HSK 7-9

to raise (money)

Open 筹措 page →
chóu
HSK 7-9

bargaining chip; gaming chip; casino token

Open 筹码 page →
chóubàn
HSK 7-9

to arrange; to make preparations

Open 筹办 page →
chóu
HSK 7-9

to collect money; to raise funds

Open 筹集 page →
tǒngchóu
HSK 7-9

an overall plan

Open 统筹 page →
HSK 7-9

to be unable to find a solution

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