楚 Stroke Order — How to Write 楚
楚 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.
楚 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 木 + 9 more strokes
楚 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chǔ
Meanings of 楚 in Chinese
1
chǔ楚
A deciduous shrub, also known as Vitex negundo, whose fresh leaves can be used as medicine and whose strong branches can be made into staffs.
这片山坡上长满了楚，其坚韧的枝条常被用来制作农具手柄。
This hillside is covered with Vitex shrubs, whose tough branches are often used to make tool handles for farm implements.
An ancient disciplinary rod or cane, traditionally used for punishment, especially in old schools.
学堂里，夫子用夏楚警示那些不听话的学生。
In the old private school, the teacher used a disciplinary cane to warn disobedient students.
Refers to the ancient Chinese state of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period, often used in cultural allusions such as '楚天' (Chu sky, symbolizing the southern sky) or '楚歌' (Songs of Chu).
登高望远，只见暮色下的楚天一片苍茫
Looking into the distance from a high vantage point, the vast Chu sky was shrouded in twilight.
Refers to Hubei province, often in cultural contexts such as 'Chu opera'.
这出楚剧表演得非常精彩。
This Chu opera performance was outstanding.
Pain; suffering; distress.
他忍受着病痛的苦楚。
He endured the suffering of illness.
Clear, distinct, or neat and tidy.
这个问题他解释得很清楚。
He explained this problem very clearly.
Common Words and Phrases with 楚
1
Talents from one's own country or region being employed by another country or region; often implying a brain drain.
这家公司投入大量资源培养的优秀员工，却因为待遇问题跳槽到竞争对手那里，真是典型的楚材晋用
The excellent employees that this company invested heavily in training ended up leaving for a competitor due to compensation issues, which is a classic example of 'talent from Chu serving Jin'.
2
Neat, elegant, delicate, or charming (often implying a touch of vulnerability or piteousness).
舞台上的舞者身段轻盈，舞姿楚楚动人。
The dancer on stage had a light figure, and her movements were gracefully charming.
3
Outstandingly elegant and refined in appearance or demeanor.
她一身白裙，气质清雅，楚楚不凡，令人一见难忘。
Dressed in a white dress, she exuded a refined and elegant aura, looking exceptionally graceful and unforgettable.
4
delicate and touching; charmingly vulnerable or pitiful, often used to describe a woman.
那只受伤的小猫咪楚楚可怜地蜷缩在角落里，让人心生怜爱
The injured kitten huddled in the corner, looking so delicate and pitiful that it moved people to compassion.
5
Chǔ Cí (Songs of Chu) is an anthology of ancient Chinese sao-style poems, primarily by Qu Yuan, compiled by Liu Xiang during the Western Han Dynasty.
《楚辞》以其独特的浪漫主义风格和丰富的神话意象，对后世文学产生了深远的影响。
The Chu Ci, with its unique romantic style and rich mythological imagery, had a profound influence on later literature.
6
A bow lost by a Chu person is found by another Chu person, symbolizing that a loss within one's own group ultimately remains within it, preventing external benefits. It can also imply narrow-mindedness.
他们公司的人事变动频繁，但都是内部调整，可以说真是楚弓楚得，人才和资源都在体系内流转。
Their company often experiences personnel changes, but these are all internal adjustments. One could say it's truly 'Chu Gong Chu De,' as talent and resources circulate within their own system.
7
A captive, an imprisoned person, or someone in a desperate predicament.
面对堆积如山的问题，他感到自己仿佛楚囚一般，被困在原地，束手无策。
Facing a mountain of problems, he felt like a 'Chuqiu', trapped in place and utterly helpless.
8
The accent or voice of people from the Chu region.
这位老先生一开口，那浓重的楚声立刻引得众人侧目。
As soon as this old gentleman opened his mouth, his strong Chu accent immediately drew everyone's attention.
9
The sky over the ancient Chu State (covering the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River), often referring to the southern sky.
秋风吹过楚天，白鹭翩然飞舞，好一派宁静致远的景象。
Autumn winds sweep across the southern sky, and egrets dance gracefully, presenting a scene of tranquility and profundity.
More words with 楚
- kú苦chǔ楚Suffering, Pain
- qiáo翘chǔ楚Leader, Elite
- bēi悲chǔ楚Sorrow, Grief
- qī凄chǔ楚sorrowful, pathetic
- suān酸chǔ楚Poignant, Sadness and bitterness
- tòng痛chǔ楚pain, suffering
- zhāng张chǔ楚Zhang Chu
- qīng清chu楚Clear, Distinct
- jǐ济chǔ楚Tidy, Neat
- qí齐chǔ楚Qi and Chu
- chǔ楚guó国State of Chu
- chǔ楚jù剧Chuju Opera, Chu Opera
- yǔ语lèi类chǔ楚shēng声Chu genre of speech
- chǔ楚wáng王King of Chu
- shuō说qīng清chu楚Explain clearly, Clarify
- chá查qīng清chǔ楚Find out, Clarify
- gǎo搞qīng清chu楚figure out, clarify
- jiǎng讲qīng清chu楚explain clearly, make clear
- kàn看qīng清chu楚see clearly, make out
- cháng苌chǔ楚Clematis armandii, Armand clematis
Idioms with 楚
- chǔ楚chǔ楚dòng动rén人delicately beautiful and charming
- chǔ楚chǔ楚kě可rén人delicate and charmingly attractive
- chǔ楚jiè界hàn汉hé河demarcation line between opposing forces
- zhāo朝qín秦mù暮chǔ楚fickle, wavering allegiance
- jìn晋yòng用chǔ楚cái材employ talents from other regions
- qī凄qī凄chǔ楚chǔ楚extremely sorrowful and desolate
- qín秦lóu楼chǔ楚guǎn馆brothels and entertainment houses
- qīng清qīng清chu楚chǔ楚very clear and distinct
- sì四miàn面chǔ楚gē歌besieged on all sides
- yī一qīng清èr二chǔ楚be perfectly clear
- yī衣guān冠chǔ楚chǔ楚impeccably dressed
- chǔ楚bì璧suí隋zhēn珍precious treasures or outstanding talents
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Open the tool →Questions about 楚
What does 楚 mean in Chinese?
楚 (chǔ) means “A deciduous shrub” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 楚?
楚 is pronounced chǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 楚 have?
楚 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 楚?
楚 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 楚?
The radical of 楚 is 木.