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酋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
酋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
酋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
酋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
酋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
酋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
酋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
酋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
酋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
酋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

酋 Stroke Order — How to Write 酋

Stroke Order

酋 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 酉, 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.

酋 Radical and Character Components

Components:丷酉

酋 is a pictograph. A feathered crown.

Radical: 酉 + 2 more strokes

酋 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • qiú

Meanings of 酋 in Chinese

1

qiú酋

Chief; head (as in chieftain)
他们选了一位经验丰富的成员担任部落酋长。
They elected an experienced member to be the tribal chieftain.
Chieftain; leader, especially of bandits or invaders.
山匪的头目，那个凶残的匪酋，终于被捕了。
The leader of the mountain bandits, that vicious chieftain, was finally arrested.
Mature or fully fermented wine.
这酒已至酋,醇厚芬芳.
This wine has reached its maturity; it's mellow and fragrant.
An ancient term for a female slave involved in wine-making.
在古代，一些典籍中记载了以"酋"指代酿酒女奴的习俗。
In ancient times, some historical records documented the custom of using "qiú" to refer to female slaves who made wine.

Common Words and Phrases with 酋

1
qiú酋háo豪
A lord or noble; a member of the ruling class.
部落的酋豪在每年的庆典上都会主持仪式，祈求丰收与和平。
The chieftain of the tribe presides over ceremonies at the annual festival, praying for a bountiful harvest and peace.
2
qiú酋zhǎng长
A headman or leader of a tribe or clan.
这位老酋长以其智慧和勇气，深受部落成员的尊敬。
This old chief, with his wisdom and courage, is deeply respected by the tribal members.

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Questions about 酋

What does 酋 mean in Chinese?

酋 (qiú) means “Chief” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 酋?

酋 is pronounced qiú in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 酋 have?

酋 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 酋?

酋 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 酉. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 酋?

The radical of 酋 is 酉, and 酋 is a pictograph.