周 Stroke Order — How to Write 周

Stroke Order

周 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, 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.

周 Radical and Character Components

Components:冂土口

周 is an ideographic compound. Border 冂 around land 土 with a well 口.

Radical: 口 + 5 more strokes

周 Pronunciation and Pinyin

zhōu

Meanings of 周 in Chinese

zhōu周

Refers to a circle, an area around something, or to revolve/surround.

我的家周围有很多绿色的植物。

There are many green plants around my house.

Universal, comprehensive, or all-around; referring to the entirety or completeness of something, often implying extensive travel or thoroughness.

他周游世界，增长了不少见识

He traveled around the world and gained a lot of knowledge.

A period of time, often referring to a week or a cycle. For example, 'last week', 'anniversary', or 'cycle'.

上周我们去北京旅游了。

Last week, we traveled to Beijing.

Complete; thorough; meticulous; well-thought-out; careful consideration.

她的服务非常周到，顾客们都很满意。

Her service is very thoughtful, and customers are all very satisfied.

to give, to provide relief; to help out (financially)

他常常周济那些有困难的邻居。

He often provides relief to those neighbors in difficulty.

A Chinese dynasty name, such as Western Zhou, Eastern Zhou, Northern Zhou, or Later Zhou.

他正在研究西周时期的历史文化。

He is currently studying the historical culture of the Western Zhou period.

Common Words and Phrases with 周

zhōu周bào报

Weekly report

这份技术部门的周报详细记录了本周的项目进展和遇到的问题。

This weekly report from the technical department meticulously documented this week's project progress and encountered issues.

zhōu周běi北mén门

The north gate of Luoyi, the capital city of the Zhou Dynasty.

夕阳西下，余晖洒落在周北门的城墙上，古老的石砖泛着金色的光芒。

As the sun set, its afterglow spread upon the city walls of Zhoubei Gate, and the ancient stone bricks shimmered with a golden light.

zhōu周biān边

the surrounding area; periphery; bordering

这个商场的周边有很多公共交通站点，出行很方便。

There are many public transport stations around this shopping mall, making it very convenient to travel.

zhōu周biàn遍

Pervasive; extending all over.

智慧的光芒周遍宇宙。

The light of wisdom pervades the universe.

zhōu周dào到

thoughtful and attentive; thorough and satisfactory

这家酒店的服务非常周到，让每位客人都感到宾至如归。

The service at this hotel is very thoughtful, making every guest feel at home.

zhōu周ér而fù复shǐ始

to move in cycles; to go in circles; to recur regularly

日升日落，潮涨潮退，万事万物都遵循着周而复始的规律。

Sunrises and sunsets, the ebb and flow of tides, all things follow the law of recurring cycles.

zhōu周huì会

A weekly meeting.

我们部门的周会通常在周一早上举行，讨论上周的工作进展和本周的计划。

Our department's weekly meeting is usually held on Monday mornings to discuss last week's progress and this week's plans.

zhōu周jì济

to give emergency help to; to relieve (the poor/destitute)

好心的邻居们常常周济那些生活困难的家庭

Kind neighbors often provide aid to families experiencing financial difficulties.

zhōu周jiē接

to give financial help to; to provide relief or aid

邻里之间，理当互相周接，共同度过难关。

Among neighbors, it is only right to offer mutual assistance and overcome difficulties together.

zhōu周jiè界

The perimeter or circumference of an area or object.

这座公园的周界被高大的树木环绕。

The perimeter of this park is surrounded by tall trees.

zhōu周lǐ礼

Zhōu Lǐ (also known as Zhou Guan) is a classical Confucian text from ancient China that details the official systems of the Zhou dynasty, infused with Confucian political ideals.