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雠 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
雠 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
雠 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
雠 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
雠 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
雠 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
雠 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

雠 Stroke Order — How to Write 雠

Stroke Order

雠 is written in 18 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 隹, 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.

雠 Radical and Character Components

Components:雔讠

雠 is an ideographic compound. Two birds 隹 exchanging angry words 讠; 雔 provides the pronunciation.

Radical: 隹 + 10 more strokes

雠 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chóu

Meanings of 雠 in Chinese

1

chóu雠

To proofread and collate texts; to verify and check documents for accuracy.
这部古籍经过专家们反复雠定，确保了内容的准确性。
This ancient text was meticulously proofread and verified by experts multiple times, ensuring the accuracy of its content.
When pronounced chóu, it serves as an archaic or literary equivalent to 仇 (chóu), meaning 'enemy' or 'foe'. It refers to someone with whom one has a deep-seated hatred or antagonism.
他们之间有不共戴天的雠恨。
There is an irreconcilable enmity between them.
To be equal to; to match or rival in merit, achievement, or status.
他在武学上的成就，足以雠前辈。
His achievements in martial arts are sufficient to rival his predecessors.
To sell; to give a price for goods.
商人雠其物，以换得珍宝。
The merchant sold his goods in exchange for treasures.
To respond to a question, to debate, or to challenge a viewpoint; to counter-question.
在辩论会上，他屡次雠问对手的观点。
At the debate, he repeatedly challenged his opponent's views.
To engage in social interaction, exchange courtesies, or give and receive hospitality, similar to '酬' in '酬酢'.
宴席之上，宾主雠对，气氛热烈。
At the banquet, guests and hosts exchanged pleasantries, and the atmosphere was lively.

Common Words and Phrases with 雠

1
chóu雠wèn问
to call someone to account; to debate and challenge with questions
两位学者就量子力学的某些理论展开了激烈的雠问。
The two scholars engaged in an intense debate and critical questioning regarding certain theories of quantum mechanics.
2
chóu雠jiào校
to proofread; to collate texts
编辑们正在雠校这份手稿，以确保内容准确无误。
The editors are collating and proofreading this manuscript to ensure its content is accurate and error-free.

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Questions about 雠

What does 雠 mean in Chinese?

雠 (chóu) means “To proofread and collate texts” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 雠?

雠 is pronounced chóu in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 雠 have?

雠 has 18 strokes.

How do you write 雠?

雠 is written in 18 strokes, starting from the radical 隹. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 雠?

The radical of 雠 is 隹, and 雠 is an ideographic compound.