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樗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
樗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
樗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
樗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
樗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
樗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
樗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
樗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
樗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

樗 Stroke Order — How to Write 樗

Stroke Order

樗 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.

樗 Radical and Character Components

Components:木雩

樗 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) carries the meaning, while 雩 indicates the sound.

Radical: 木 + 11 more strokes

樗 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chū

Meanings of 樗 in Chinese

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chū樗

The term "樗树" (chū shù) refers to the 'tree of heaven' (Ailanthus altissima), known for its distinctive odor.
樗树的叶子在秋天会变成美丽的黄色。
The leaves of the tree of heaven turn a beautiful yellow in autumn.
A type of silkworm (chūcán) whose larvae are green with white sticky powder and adults are grayish-white. The larvae feed on leaves of Ailanthus (tree of heaven) and castor bean, among others. Also known as 'tūn cán'.
樗蚕以樗叶为食，生长迅速，产量较高。
The Ailanthus silkworm feeds on Ailanthus leaves, grows rapidly, and has a high yield.
An ancient gambling game, similar to dice, later used as a general term for gambling.
他沉迷于樗蒲之戏，荒废了学业。
He indulged in the game of chupu, neglecting his studies.
Describes something useless or a person without talent (often referred to as 'chū lì' or 'chū cái'), frequently used as a self-deprecating term.
他常自谦为‘樗栎之材’，实则才华横溢，不求显达。
He often humbly refers to himself as 'useless wood,' but in reality, he is exceptionally talented and does not seek fame or advancement.

Words with 樗

Idioms with 樗

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Questions about 樗

What does 樗 mean in Chinese?

樗 (chū) means “An ancient gambling game” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 樗?

樗 is pronounced chū in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 樗 have?

樗 has 15 strokes.

How do you write 樗?

樗 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 樗?

The radical of 樗 is 木, and 樗 is a phono-semantic compound.