奏 Stroke Order — How to Write 奏
奏 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 大, 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.
奏 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 奏:天
奏 is an ideographic compound. A report about (above) the emperor 天.
Radical: 大 + 6 more strokes
奏 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zòu
Meanings of 奏 in Chinese
1
zòu奏
To play music; to perform a musical piece (on an instrument).
音乐家们开始奏响了欢快的乐章。
The musicians began to play the joyful movement.
In feudal times, for a subordinate to present opinions or explain matters to the emperor, akin to memorializing the throne.
大臣们常常需要启奏重要的事务。
Ministers often needed to report important affairs to the emperor.
To present or achieve; commonly used to describe the successful outcome or effectiveness of an effort, method, or plan, meaning 'to take effect,' 'to achieve success,' or 'to perform a great service.'
经过多次尝试，这个新方法终于奏效了
After many attempts, this new method finally took effect.
Common Words and Phrases with 奏
1
A table used in ancient China for placing memorials to the emperor.
书房中央摆放着一张雕花奏案，笔墨纸砚整齐。
In the center of the study stood a carved memorial desk, with writing brushes, ink, paper, and an inkstone neatly arranged.
2
To present a report or memorial to an emperor; a report or memorial to the emperor.
工匠们将新的设计方案奏报给总工程师，希望能获得批准。
The artisans formally reported the new design plan to the chief engineer, hoping to receive approval.
3
A memorial to the emperor, or a report from a subordinate to a superior, and also refers to the written document itself.
学徒向师傅奏本，说明了近日工作上的进展和遇到的难题。
The apprentice submitted a report to the master, explaining the recent progress in work and the difficulties encountered.
4
achieve success; be effective
他精心设计的方案终于奏功，成功解决了困扰团队已久的技术难题
His meticulously designed plan finally achieved success, effectively solving the long-standing technical problem that had troubled the team.
5
to perform a skill or art
在舞台上，他用精湛的小提琴奏技赢得了观众雷鸣般的掌声。
On the stage, he won thunderous applause from the audience with his exquisite violin performance.
6
to win a victory and report it; to score a success
经过团队不懈努力，他们的项目终于奏捷，获得了市场的高度认可。
After the team's relentless efforts, their project finally achieved success and gained high market recognition.
7
To play music or perform on a musical instrument.
乐队在婚礼上奏乐，气氛非常欢快
The band played music at the wedding, and the atmosphere was very joyful.
8
An instrumental musical composition, typically consisting of four independent movements, each with its own unique structure and style.
贝多芬的《月光奏鸣曲》是古典音乐中最著名的作品之一
Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is one of the most famous works in classical music.
9
A memorial to the throne; a written statement submitted to the emperor.
那位学士苦心撰写了一篇奏疏，希望能引起圣上关注民间疾苦。
That scholar painstakingly drafted a memorial, hoping to draw the emperor's attention to the hardships faced by the common people.
10
to prove effective; to be successful
这种新药对治疗流感非常奏效。
This new medicine is very effective in treating influenza.
11
to memorialize the emperor; a memorial to the throne
古代官员的奏议常常包含对民生疾苦的关切和解决之道。
Ancient officials' memorials often included concerns for people's livelihoods and proposed solutions.
12
A memorial to the emperor from a subject.
这位老臣向君主呈上了一份关于兴修水利的奏章。
This old minister submitted a memorial to the monarch concerning the construction of water conservancy projects.
13
A memorial to the emperor, typically written on a folded piece of paper.
老臣恭敬地呈上奏折，希望陛下能采纳他的建议。
The old minister respectfully presented the memorial, hoping His Majesty would adopt his suggestion.
More words with 奏
- bǐng禀zòu奏to express opinions to the throne
- qǐ启zòu奏address the throne, report to the emperor
- chuī吹zòu奏play a wind instrument, blow an instrument
- tán弹zòu奏play, strum
- jié节zòu奏rhythm, pace
- yǎn演zòu奏Play, Perform
- zòu奏xiǎng响play, sound
- bàn伴zòu奏accompaniment, backing
- dú独zòu奏solo, recital
- chuī吹zòu奏chū出play, perform
- zòu奏chū出play, perform
- jié节zòu奏gǎn感sense of rhythm, rhythmic feel
- yǎn演zòu奏zhě者performer, musician
- yǒu有jié节zòu奏Rhythmic, Paced
- dú独zòu奏huì会Recital, Solo concert
- jiān笺zòu奏memorial, report
- kuài快jié节zòu奏Fast-paced, Uptempo
- shēng生huó活jié节zòu奏pace of life, rhythm of life
- zòu奏qǐ起strike up, play
- yǎn演zòu奏jì技qiǎo巧Playing technique, Performance skills
Idioms with 奏
- xiān先zhǎn斩hòu后zòu奏Act first, report later
- zhāo朝zòu奏mù暮zhào召swift appointment or promotion by authority
- zhāo朝zòu奏xī夕zhào召rapid appointment or swift recognition
- guǎn管xián弦fán繁zòu奏grand orchestral performance
- luán鸾míng鸣fèng凤zòu奏exquisite and melodious music
- bā八yīn音dié迭zòu奏various instruments playing in succession
- jì计rì日zòu奏gōng功achieve quick success
- qǔ曲zhōng终zòu奏yǎ雅End with a brilliant finale
- yě野rén人zòu奏pù曝a humble but well-intentioned offering
- zhǐ指zòu奏xiāng相fǎn反have entirely opposite views
- zhōng钟yí仪chǔ楚zòu奏Longing for one's homeland
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Open the tool →Questions about 奏
What does 奏 mean in Chinese?
奏 (zòu) means “To play music” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 奏?
奏 is pronounced zòu in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 奏 have?
奏 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 奏?
奏 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 大. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 奏?
The radical of 奏 is 大, and 奏 is an ideographic compound.