COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 凑 is built
Traditional etymology note: 冫 (ice) suggests the meaning, while 奏 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 凑 (còu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to gather together, pool or collect
còuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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còu
凑
to gather together, pool or collect
Common words
còu hé
凑合
to bring together; to make do in a bad situation; to just get by; to improvise
còu qiǎo
凑巧
fortuitously; luckily; as chance has it
jǐn còu
紧凑
compact; terse; tight (schedule)
còu
凑
to gather together, pool or collect; to happen by chance; to move close to; to exploit an opportunity
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 凑
Say “còu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 凑
Common words and phrases
còu hé
to bring together; to make do in a bad situation; to just get by; to improvise
còu qiǎo
fortuitously; luckily; as chance has it
jǐn còu
compact; terse; tight (schedule)
còu
to gather together, pool or collect; to happen by chance; to move close to; to exploit an opportunity
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“凑”。
Zhège zì shì “còu”.
This character is “凑”.
我正在学习“凑”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “còu” zì.
I am learning the character “凑”.
请写一遍“凑”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “còu”.
Please write “凑” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 凑?
凑 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 凑 (còu) mean?
凑 (còu) means to gather together, pool or collect.
What is the radical of 凑?
The radical of 凑 is 冫, associated with Not yet classified.