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

Stroke Order

佐 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, 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.

佐 Radical and Character Components

Components:亻左

佐 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 左 indicates the sound.

Radical: 亻 + 5 more strokes

佐 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zuǒ

Meanings of 佐 in Chinese

1

zuǒ佐

To assist, aid, or help; to corroborate (as in '佐证' meaning corroborating evidence); or to accompany (as in '佐餐' meaning to accompany a meal).
这些新的发现可以佐证我们的理论。
These new discoveries can corroborate our theory.
An assistant or subordinate; someone in an auxiliary position.
他身边有几个得力助手，佐他处理日常事务。
He has several capable assistants who help him manage daily affairs.
To serve as an accompaniment to food or drink; to pair with.
他喜欢用清淡的茶佐餐，认为这样更能品尝食物原味。
He likes to accompany his meals with light tea, believing that it allows him to better taste the original flavor of the food.

Common Words and Phrases with 佐

1
zuǒ佐cān餐
to be eaten with a meal; to accompany a meal
这道酸辣土豆丝很开胃，是很好的佐餐小菜。
This sour and spicy shredded potato dish is very appetizing and makes a great accompaniment to a meal.
2
zuǒ佐èr贰
Deputy official (in ancient times).
他虽身居佐贰之职，却勤勉尽责，深受百姓爱戴
Although he held a position as a subordinate official, he was diligent and responsible, and deeply loved by the common people.
3
zuǒ佐jiǔ酒
Food or dishes served to accompany alcoholic drinks.
这款风味独特的小吃，非常适合佐酒，是朋友聚会的理想选择。
This unique-flavored snack is perfect for accompanying drinks and is an ideal choice for friends' gatherings.
4
zuǒ佐liào料
Condiments or seasoning for cooking.
做这道菜需要准备各种新鲜的佐料，才能烹制出美味的口感。
To make this dish, you need to prepare various fresh seasonings and ingredients to achieve a delicious taste.
5
zuǒ佐yào药
Adjuvant; a material that enhances the effect of a drug or antigen.
这种草药常被用作主药的佐药，以提高整体疗效。
This herbal medicine is often used as an adjuvant to the main drug to improve overall therapeutic efficacy.
6
zuǒ佐zhèng证
Supporting evidence or proof.
这份考古发现为古代文明的存在提供了有力的佐证。
This archaeological discovery provides strong corroborating evidence for the existence of ancient civilizations.

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Questions about 佐

What does 佐 mean in Chinese?

佐 (zuǒ) means “To assist, aid, or help” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 佐?

佐 is pronounced zuǒ in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 佐 have?

佐 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 佐?

佐 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 佐?

The radical of 佐 is 亻, and 佐 is a phono-semantic compound.