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肘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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肘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
肘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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肘 Stroke Order — How to Write 肘

Stroke Order

肘 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺼, 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.

肘 Radical and Character Components

Components:⺼寸

肘 is a pictograph. A arm carrying an object 寸 at the side of the body ⺼.

Radical: ⺼ + 3 more strokes

肘 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhǒu

Meanings of 肘 in Chinese

1

zhǒu肘

Elbow (the joint connecting the upper arm and forearm); pork hock (the upper part of a pig's leg, often used as food); to hinder or obstruct.
这道红烧肘子真香。
This braised pork hock is truly delicious.

Common Words and Phrases with 肘

1
zhǒu肘xiàn见
Ragged or tattered clothes, indicating poverty.
他家境贫寒，衣衫肘见，却从未放弃对知识的渴望。
His family was impoverished, and his clothes were so worn that his elbows showed through, yet he never gave up his thirst for knowledge.
2
zhǒu肘wō窝
Cubital fossa, the hollow part at the front of the elbow.
护士通常会在肘窝处进行静脉注射。
Nurses typically perform intravenous injections in the cubital fossa.
3
zhǒu肘yè腋
Elbow and armpit; figuratively, one's immediate vicinity or close quarters, often implying a source of internal danger or trouble.
公司内部的问题就像肘腋之患，如果不及时解决，会造成更大的损失。
Internal company issues are like a danger within one's own immediate circle; if not resolved promptly, they will lead to greater losses.
4
zhǒu肘zǐ子
Pork hock; pig's knuckle
这道红烧肘子是他们家的招牌菜。
This braised pork hock is their signature dish.

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Questions about 肘

What does 肘 mean in Chinese?

肘 (zhǒu) means “Elbow (the joint connecting the upper arm and forearm); pork hock (the upper part of a pig's leg, often used as food); to hinder or obstruct” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 肘?

肘 is pronounced zhǒu in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 肘 have?

肘 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 肘?

肘 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical ⺼. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 肘?

The radical of 肘 is ⺼, and 肘 is a pictograph.