组 Stroke Order — How to Write 组
组 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, 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.
组 Radical and Character Components
组 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while 且 indicates the sound.
Radical: 纟 + 5 more strokes
组 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zǔ
Meanings of 组 in Chinese
1
zǔ组
To form, combine, or organize; to constitute or group.
这个团队由来自不同背景的成员组成。
This team is composed of members from different backgrounds.
A small unit or group formed for the purpose of work or study.
他们成立了一个学习组，共同进步。
They formed a study group to make progress together.
Refers to a collection or set of artistic works (like poems, paintings, music, or dances) that are unified into a single whole.
这组画作展现了艺术家对大自然的独特视角。
This set of paintings showcases the artist's unique perspective on nature.
In ancient times, refers to silk ribbons, especially those used for tying jade ornaments (组绶).
那玉佩上的组绶，色泽华丽，工艺精巧。
The silk ribbon on that jade pendant was magnificent in color and exquisite in craftsmanship.
A measure word, used for a set or group of things.
他拍了一组漂亮的照片。
He took a beautiful set of photos.
Common Words and Phrases with 组
1
To form, compose, or constitute something.
这个团队由五名工程师和两名设计师组成
This team is composed of five engineers and two designers.
2
3
to solicit contributions or commission authors for a publication
为了制作这本旅游特刊，编辑们正在积极组稿，希望能收到世界各地的精彩游记。
To create this special travel issue, the editors are actively soliciting contributions, hoping to receive wonderful travelogues from all over the world.
4
A suite of songs or a song cycle, typically reflecting a common central theme from various perspectives.
这首组歌通过多段旋律，生动展现了小镇人民的生活图景，充满了温馨和希望。
This song cycle vividly portrays the life of the town's people through multiple melodies, full of warmth and hope.
5
To form a cabinet or government; to organize a leading group.
公司董事会决定为新成立的创新中心组阁，邀请行业专家共同制定发展策略。
The company's board of directors decided to form a core advisory body for the newly established innovation center, inviting industry experts to jointly formulate development strategies.
6
to combine or form a whole from various parts; a combination or group formed in this way.
这辆自行车的每个零件都完美地组合在一起，构成了一个流畅运行的整体。
Every part of this bicycle perfectly combines to form a smoothly functioning whole.
7
syntagm
这个复杂的短语是一个由动词和名词构成的组合体，展现了词语如何共同表达一个完整的意思。
This complex phrase is a syntactic unit formed by a verb and a noun, demonstrating how words collectively express a complete meaning.
8
a suite of paintings
这位艺术家创作了一组名为'四季'的组画，每一幅都捕捉了自然界在不同时节的美丽。
The artist created a series of paintings titled 'Four Seasons', with each piece capturing the beauty of nature in different seasons.
9
A component or module that is part of a larger system or product.
这个软件由多个独立的组件构成，每个组件负责不同的功能。
This software is composed of multiple independent components, with each component responsible for a different function.
10
To organize and establish; to form and set up.
我们计划组建一个新的项目团队来开发这款软件。
We plan to form a new project team to develop this software.
11
Sentry duty performed by a combat group.
野外宿营时，队员们轮流组哨，确保营地的安全。
When camping in the wild, team members take turns performing picket duty to ensure the safety of the camp.
12
Configuration, describing the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
了解分子的组态对于理解其化学性质至关重要。
Understanding the molecule's configuration is crucial for comprehending its chemical properties.
13
A member of a team or group.
所有的组员都积极参与了讨论，提出了很多好想法。
All group members actively participated in the discussion and proposed many good ideas.
14
To organize, form, or arrange; also refers to an organization, a group, a system, or biological tissue.
学校正在组织一场慈善义卖活动，希望大家积极参与。
The school is organizing a charity bazaar and hopes everyone will participate actively.
15
To assemble scattered parts into a complete machine or device.
他喜欢自己动手组装模型飞机。
He enjoys assembling model airplanes by himself.
More words with 组
- jié结dì缔zǔ组zhī织connective tissue
- bāo包chéng乘zǔ组Contracted crew, Dedicated crew
- xiáo小zǔ组group, team
- zú组qǔ曲suite
- jiá甲zǔ组Group A, First Division
- jù剧zǔ组crew, production team
- xiàng项mu目zǔ组project team, project group
- yì一zǔ组a group, a set
- zǔ组nèi内within the group, within the team
- zú组zhǎng长team leader, group leader
- fēn分zǔ组grouping, group
- zǔ组chéng成bù部fen分component, part
- zǔ组zhī织zhě者Organizer, Coordinator
- zhuān专àn案zǔ组special investigation team, task force
- zhuān专jiā家zǔ组expert group, panel of experts
- zǔ组shòu绶official ribbons and cords, official insignia
- diào调chá查zǔ组investigation team, probe team
- huá滑lún轮zǔ组pulley system, block and tackle
- huán环bǎo保zǔ组zhī织Environmental organization, Environmental group
- xiáo小zǔ组tǎo讨lùn论Group discussion, Panel discussion
Idioms with 组
- mù目wú无zǔ组zhī织disregard organizational discipline
- chóng重guī圭dié叠zǔ组generations of public service
- chuán传guī圭xí袭zǔ组Achieve fame and high office
- jiě解zǔ组guī归tián田resign from office and return home
- míng鸣yù玉yè曳zǔ组To hold a high official position
- xī析guī圭fēn分zǔ组assume an official post
- yǐ以suǒ索xù续zǔ组Inferior successors to great predecessors
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Open the tool →Questions about 组
What does 组 mean in Chinese?
组 (zǔ) means “To form, combine, or organize” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 组?
组 is pronounced zǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 组 have?
组 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 组?
组 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 组?
The radical of 组 is 纟, and 组 is a phono-semantic compound.
