处 Stroke Order — How to Write 处
处 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 夂, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
处 Radical and Character Components
处 is an ideographic compound. To go somewhere 夂 and put down a flag 卜.
Radical: 夂 + 2 more strokes
处 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chǔ
- chù
Meanings of 处 in Chinese
1
chǔ处
To reside; to be situated or located at a particular place or in a particular situation.
即使身处逆境，他也能保持乐观。
Even when faced with adversity, he can remain optimistic.
To be in a specific situation or place; to handle or conduct oneself in a particular environment or relationship.
在和朋友发生争执时，我们应该设身处地为对方考虑。
When having a disagreement with friends, we should put ourselves in their shoes and consider their perspective.
to live or associate with others; to interact
与人相处是一门艺术。
Getting along with people is an art.
to handle; to deal with; to manage
我们应该积极处理这个问题。
We should actively deal with this problem.
To punish or penalize someone for a mistake or crime.
学校对作弊的学生进行了处罚
The school punished the student who cheated.
To stop, cease, or retreat (often in the context of natural phenomena or solar terms, such as "处暑" meaning End of Heat).
喧嚣暂处，回归宁静。
The clamor temporarily ceases, returning to tranquility.
2
chù处
Place; location.
这是一个安静的处所。
This is a quiet place.
point, aspect, or part (often positive, like a strength or benefit)
他的长处在于解决问题的能力。
His strength lies in his problem-solving ability.
A department, section, or office within an organization or institution.
请到客户服务处办理退货。
Please go to the customer service department to process your return.
Common Words and Phrases with 处
1
everywhere; in all respects; all over
公园里处处是盛开的鲜花，让人心旷神怡。
Everywhere in the park, there are blooming flowers, which makes people feel relaxed and joyful.
2
To punish, penalize, or sentence someone for an offense or violation.
公司对违反公司规章的员工进行了处罚
The company imposed penalties on employees who violated company regulations.
3
A prescription, which is a written order for medicine or treatment by a doctor.
医生给我开了一张处方，让我去药店买药。
The doctor wrote me a prescription, telling me to go to the pharmacy to buy medicine.
4
Disciplinary action, punishment, or to deal with something.
他因为考试作弊受到了学校的处分。
He received disciplinary action from the school for cheating on the exam.
5
One's current situation or circumstances, often implying a difficult or unfavorable condition.
他虽然身处困境，但依然乐观向上，努力寻找解决办法。
Although he is in a difficult situation, he remains optimistic and actively seeks solutions.
6
To execute or put someone to death, especially as a legal punishment.
在那个古老的传说中，犯下严重罪行的恶徒最终被处决了。
In that ancient legend, the villain who committed grave crimes was finally executed.
7
To handle, deal with, process, or manage something.
我需要时间来处理这些文件。
I need time to deal with these documents.
8
A virgin; also used metaphorically to refer to a first or original instance, such as a 'maiden work'.
这部小说是作者的处女作，充满了独特的想象力
This novel is the author's debut work, full of unique imagination.
9
to conduct oneself in society; to deal with people and worldly affairs
他总是以积极乐观的态度处世，因此受到大家的喜爱。
He always conducts himself in society with a positive and optimistic attitude, and is therefore well-liked by everyone.
10
Chǔshǔ, or 'the Limit of Heat,' is the 14th of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar, typically falling around August 22nd or 23rd.
处暑时节，虽然白天依然炎热，但早晚已能感受到一丝凉意。
During Chǔshǔ, although it is still hot during the day, a touch of coolness can be felt in the morning and evening.
11
to put to death; to execute
在古代传说中，有些邪恶的生物最终会被英雄处死，以保护无辜的村民。
In ancient legends, some evil creatures would eventually be put to death by heroes to protect innocent villagers.
12
place; location
他终于找到了一个安静的处所，可以专心写作。
He finally found a quiet place where he could concentrate on writing.
13
To deliberately and painstakingly plan or scheme for a long time, often with ill intent.
他处心积虑地设计了一个陷阱，只为让竞争对手出丑。
He meticulously designed a trap, just to make his competitor look bad.
14
To sentence or punish a criminal according to law.
法院依法对犯罪分子处刑，以维护社会公正。
The court lawfully sentences criminals to punishment to uphold social justice.
15
to be in a certain state or condition
他现在处于一个非常重要的项目阶段。
He is currently in a very important stage of the project.
16
To remain calm and unruffled, especially in difficult or adverse situations.
即使面对突如其来的挑战，他也能处之泰然，沉着应对
Even when confronted with sudden challenges, he was able to take them in stride, responding calmly.
More words with 处
- dào到chù处Everywhere; at all places.
- yuǎn远chù处a distant place; far away
- àn暗chù处the dark, a hidden place
- dú独chǔ处to be alone; to spend time alone
- cháng长chu处strength or advantage
- bié别chù处elsewhere
- bǔ捕chǔ处Arrest, Capture and dispose of
- cái裁chǔ处to consider, decide and handle
- chéng惩chǔ处to discipline; to penalize
- cuò错chǔ处fault; error; mistake
- tiáo调chǔ处mediate, conciliate
- duǎn短chu处shortcoming
- gè各chù处everywhere; in all places
- huài坏chù处A disadvantage or harmful aspect.
- huàn患chù处affected area, affected part
- jìn近chù处nearby areas
- lùn论chǔ处to punish, to deal with
- měi每chù处everywhere; at every place
- miào妙chù处charm, subtlety
- míng明chù处the open, a brightly lit place
Idioms with 处
- chǔ处zhì置shī失dàng当handle improperly
- ān安cháng常chǔ处shùn顺content with the normal and favorable
- ān安shēn身zhī之chù处a place to settle down
- bǎi百wú无shì是chù处wrong in every respect
- bù不biàn便zhī之chù处inconveniences or difficulties
- bù不zú足zhī之chù处shortcoming
- cháo巢jū居xué穴chǔ处live in trees and caves
- zhāo朝xī夕xiāng相chǔ处live together day and night
- dà大chù处luò落mò墨Focus on the big picture
- dà大chù处zhuó着yǎn眼focus on the big picture
- dàn淡rán然chǔ处zhī之treat with indifference
- dào到chù处pèng碰bì壁encounter obstacles and rejections everywhere
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Open the tool →Questions about 处
What does 处 mean in Chinese?
处 (chǔ) means “To reside” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 处?
处 has 2 pronunciations: chǔ, chù.
How many strokes does 处 have?
处 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 处?
处 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 夂. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 处?
The radical of 处 is 夂, and 处 is an ideographic compound.