COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 周 is built
Traditional etymology note: Border 冂 around land 土 with a well 口
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How to Write 周 (zhōu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to make a circuit
zhōuTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
zhōu
周
to make a circuit
Common words
zhōu mò
周末
weekend
zhōu wéi
周围
environs; surroundings; periphery
sì zhōu
四周
all around
zhōu nián
周年
anniversary; annual
zhōu biān
周边
periphery; rim; surroundings; all around
zhōu dào
周到
thoughtful; considerate; attentive; thorough
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
周
周
周
周
周
周
周
周
LEARNING TIP
Remember 周
Say “zhōu” 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 周
Common words and phrases
zhōu mò
weekend
zhōu wéi
environs; surroundings; periphery
sì zhōu
all around
zhōu nián
anniversary; annual
zhōu biān
periphery; rim; surroundings; all around
zhōu dào
thoughtful; considerate; attentive; thorough
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“周”。
Zhège zì shì “zhōu”.
This character is “周”.
我正在学习“周”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhōu” zì.
I am learning the character “周”.
请写一遍“周”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhōu”.
Please write “周” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 周?
周 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 周 (zhōu) mean?
周 (zhōu) means to make a circuit.
What is the radical of 周?
The radical of 周 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.