COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 卒 is built
Traditional etymology note: A soldier in armor
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How to Write 卒 (zú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
soldier
zúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zú
卒
soldier
Common words
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卒
soldier
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 卒
Say “zú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 卒
Common words and phrases
zú
soldier
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“卒”。
Zhège zì shì “zú”.
This character is “卒”.
我正在学习“卒”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zú” zì.
I am learning the character “卒”.
请写一遍“卒”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zú”.
Please write “卒” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 卒?
卒 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 卒 (zú) mean?
卒 (zú) means soldier.
What is the radical of 卒?
The radical of 卒 is 十, associated with Not yet classified.