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杻 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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杻 Stroke Order — How to Write 杻

Stroke Order

杻 is written in 8 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.

杻 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • niǔ
  • chǒu

Meanings of 杻 in Chinese

1

niǔ杻

A type of tree mentioned in ancient texts.
古籍中记载有一种名为杻的树木。
Ancient texts mention a type of tree called 'niǔ'.
2

chǒu杻

Ancient handcuffs or shackles, often used as a form of punishment.
古代的犯人常被戴上杻械。
Ancient prisoners were often put in shackles.

Words with 杻

  • chǒu杻xiè械handcuffs and shackles, to shackle
  • niǔ杻shù树chaste tree, vitex

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Questions about 杻

What does 杻 mean in Chinese?

杻 (niǔ) means “A type of tree mentioned in ancient texts” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 杻?

杻 has 2 pronunciations: niǔ, chǒu.

How many strokes does 杻 have?

杻 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 杻?

杻 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 杻?

The radical of 杻 is 木.

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