诸 Stroke Order — How to Write 诸
诸 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 讠, 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.
诸 Radical and Character Components
诸 is a phono-semantic compound: 讠 (speech) carries the meaning, while 者 indicates the sound.
Radical: 讠 + 8 more strokes
诸 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhū
Meanings of 诸 in Chinese
1
zhū诸
all; various; many (used for people or things)
诸位，欢迎大家来到今天的分享会。
Everyone, welcome to today's sharing session.
A contraction of '之于' (zhī yú, meaning 'to/in it') or '之乎' (zhī hū), often functioning as 'to/into it' in classical Chinese, or used in fixed idioms.
这个想法很有趣，我们应该把它付诸实践。
This idea is very interesting; we should put it into practice.
Used as a pronoun, equivalent to '之' (zhī), meaning 'it' or 'them'; also often used as a combination of '之于' (zhī yú), meaning 'to it/them' or 'into it/them'.
好的想法若不付诸行动，便毫无意义。
Good ideas are meaningless if they are not put into action.
Zhū in this context is a classical Chinese particle functioning as a contraction of “之于” (zhī yú), meaning “to/at/in it/them,” often indicating direction or location. For example, “适诸越” means “go to Yue.”
我们把这份材料送诸审查。
We submit this material for review.
An auxiliary word, often used as a final particle in classical Chinese, with no substantial meaning, serving to complete rhythm, add emphasis, or convey an exclamatory tone.
岁月静好，现世安稳诸
The years are peaceful and good, the present world is tranquil, ah.
Common Words and Phrases with 诸
1
various; all kinds of
生活中，我们常常会遇到诸般挑战，但坚持不懈是成功的关键。
In life, we often encounter various challenges, but perseverance is the key to success.
2
3
everything; all matters
他总是亲力亲为，诸凡百事都处理得井井有条。
He always handles everything himself, managing all sorts of matters in a well-organized manner.
4
Zhuge, a Chinese compound surname.
他思考问题时，总能展现出诸葛般的智慧。
When he considers problems, he always demonstrates Zhuge-like wisdom.
5
feudal princes; dukes or princes under an emperor
古时，皇帝会分封土地给诸侯，让他们治理一方。
In ancient times, the emperor would enfeoff land to the feudal lords, allowing them to govern a region.
6
ladies and gentlemen; everyone (a formal address to a group)
诸君，今日我们齐聚一堂，共同探讨未来的发展方向。
Ladies and gentlemen, today we gather here to discuss the future direction.
7
such as; for example
他喜欢各种各样的爱好，诸如绘画、阅读和园艺。
He enjoys a variety of hobbies, such as painting, reading, and gardening.
8
and so on; such as these; and the like
他喜欢各种球类运动，比如篮球、足球、排球，诸如此类。
He enjoys various ball sports, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, and so on.
9
a student or scholar in the Ming Dynasty who had passed the imperial examination.
明代时，诸生们在县学里认真研读经史。
During the Ming Dynasty, the students diligently studied classics and history in the county schools.
10
all matters; all things
他希望在新的一年里，诸事顺利，心想事成。
He hopes that in the new year, everything goes smoothly and his wishes come true.
11
Everybody; Ladies and gentlemen (a polite form of address)
诸位来宾，欢迎大家来到我们的年度庆典。
Distinguished guests, welcome everyone to our annual celebration.
12
Exponents of various schools of thought from the pre-Qin period, or their works.
研读诸子的著作，可以帮助我们更好地理解古代文化。
Studying the works of the various ancient philosophers can help us better understand ancient culture.
More words with 诸
- fù付zhū诸to put into, to apply
- sù诉zhū诸to resort to, to appeal to
- sù诉zhū诸gōng公lùn论appeal to public opinion, submit to public judgment
- zhū诸hóu侯guó国vassal state, feudal state
- zhū诸gě葛liàng亮Zhuge Liang, A brilliant strategist
- zhū诸gōng公gentlemen, sirs
- fù付zhū诸shí实jiàn践put into practice, implement
- xíng形zhū诸expressed as, manifested in
- jū居zhū诸time, days
- zhū诸shì事bú不shùn顺Nothing goes right, Everything goes wrong
- fù付zhū诸shí实shī施Implement, Put into practice
- fù付zhū诸xíng行dòng动Take action, Put into practice
- zhū诸duō多bú不biàn便Many inconveniences, Much inconvenience
- zhū诸shì事shùn顺suì遂All the best, Smooth sailing
- zhū诸wèi位lái来bīn宾Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished guests
- fù付zhū诸qiáo巧shǒu手skillfully crafted, expertly handled
- pāo抛zhū诸nǎo脑hòu后forget about it, put it out of your mind
- zhū诸duō多biàn变gù故many changes, numerous incidents
- zhū诸duō多shì事wù务many affairs, numerous matters
- zhū诸duō多tiǎo挑zhàn战Many challenges, Numerous challenges
Idioms with 诸
- zhū诸è恶mò莫zuò作commit no evil
- zhū诸zǐ子bǎi百jiā家Ancient Chinese philosophical schools and thinkers
- bǎi百jiā家zhū诸zǐ子Pre-Qin masters and schools of thought
- fù付zhū诸dōng东liú流all efforts wasted
- fù付zhū诸dù度wài外disregard personal safety or consequences
- fù付zhū诸yī一xiào笑dismiss with a laugh
- gōng公zhū诸yú于shì世make public to the world
- sù诉zhū诸wǔ武lì力resort to force
- xíng形zhū诸bǐ笔mò墨put into writing
- zhì置zhū诸gāo高gé阁put aside; leave unused
- zhū诸qīn亲hǎo好yǒu友all one's relatives and friends
- zhū诸qīn亲liù六juàn眷all relatives and kin
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Open the tool →Questions about 诸
What does 诸 mean in Chinese?
诸 (zhū) means “all” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 诸?
诸 is pronounced zhū in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 诸 have?
诸 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 诸?
诸 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 讠. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 诸?
The radical of 诸 is 讠, and 诸 is a phono-semantic compound.