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铢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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铢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
铢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
铢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

铢 Stroke Order — How to Write 铢

Stroke Order

铢 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, 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.

铢 Radical and Character Components

Components:钅朱

铢 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 朱 indicates the sound.

Radical: 钅 + 6 more strokes

铢 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhū

Meanings of 铢 in Chinese

1

zhū铢

Zhū is an ancient unit of weight. It is also used in idioms to describe a very small amount or the gradual accumulation of small increments over time.
成功往往是铢积寸累的结果，需要持之以恒的努力。
Success is often the result of gradual accumulation, requiring persistent effort.
Refers to being not sharp or having a slight dullness/imperfection, often used metaphorically for a minor flaw.
这件工艺品虽精美，但在细微之处仍有些铢钝，影响了整体的完美。
Although this craft item is exquisite, there are still some minor imperfections in the subtle details, affecting the overall perfection.

Common Words and Phrases with 铢

1
zhū铢jī积cùn寸lěi累
Accumulate little by little; build up bit by bit.
学习任何技能都需要耐心和毅力，铢积寸累，才能最终掌握精髓
Mastering any skill requires patience and perseverance, accumulating bit by bit to ultimately grasp its essence.
2
zhū铢liǎng两xī悉chèn称
Exactly equal in weight; perfectly matched or balanced in quality or importance.
这对新婚夫妇的性格和兴趣爱好都铢两悉称，仿佛天生一对。
The personalities and hobbies of this newlywed couple are perfectly matched, as if they were born for each other.
3
zhū铢zhū铢xiào校liàng量
to haggle over every ounce; to meticulously calculate every tiny detail
他对待工作总是铢铢校量，每一个环节都要经过仔细检查，力求完美。
He always meticulously evaluates his work, carefully checking every step to strive for perfection.

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Questions about 铢

What does 铢 mean in Chinese?

铢 (zhū) means “Refers to being not sharp or having a slight dullness/imperfection, often used metaphorically for a minor flaw” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 铢?

铢 is pronounced zhū in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 铢 have?

铢 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 铢?

铢 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 铢?

The radical of 铢 is 钅, and 铢 is a phono-semantic compound.