COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 主 is built
Traditional etymology note: A lamp 王 with a flame 丶
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How to Write 主 (zhǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhǔ
主
owner
Common words
zhǔ yào
主要
main; principal; major; primary
zhǔ yì
主意
plan; idea; decision; Beijing pr. [zhu2 yi5]
chē zhǔ
车主
vehicle owner
zhǔ chí
主持
to take charge of; to manage or direct; to preside over; to uphold
zhǔ dòng
主动
to take the initiative; to do sth of one's own accord; spontaneous; active
zhǔ guān
主观
subjective
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
主
主
主
主
主
主
主
主
LEARNING TIP
Remember 主
Say “zhǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 主
Common words and phrases
zhǔ yào
main; principal; major; primary
zhǔ yì
plan; idea; decision; Beijing pr. [zhu2 yi5]
chē zhǔ
vehicle owner
zhǔ chí
to take charge of; to manage or direct; to preside over; to uphold
zhǔ dòng
to take the initiative; to do sth of one's own accord; spontaneous; active
zhǔ guān
subjective
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“主”。
Zhège zì shì “zhǔ”.
This character is “主”.
我正在学习“主”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “主”.
请写一遍“主”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhǔ”.
Please write “主” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 主?
主 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 主 (zhǔ) mean?
主 (zhǔ) means owner.
What is the radical of 主?
The radical of 主 is 丶, associated with Not yet classified.