COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 处 is built
Traditional etymology note: To go somewhere 夂 and put down a flag 卜
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How to Write 处 (chù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to reside
chùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chù / chǔ
处
to reside
Common words
dào chù
到处
everywhere
hǎo chù
好处
benefit; advantage; merit; gain; profit; also pr. [hao3chu4]
huài chù
坏处
harm; troubles
cháng chù
长处
good aspects; strong points
chǔ lǐ
处理
to handle; to deal with; to punish; to treat sth by a special process; to process; to sell at reduced prices
chǔ yú
处于
to be in (some state, position, or condition)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 处
Say “chù” 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 处
Common words and phrases
dào chù
everywhere
hǎo chù
benefit; advantage; merit; gain; profit; also pr. [hao3chu4]
huài chù
harm; troubles
cháng chù
good aspects; strong points
chǔ lǐ
to handle; to deal with; to punish; to treat sth by a special process; to process; to sell at reduced prices
chǔ yú
to be in (some state, position, or condition)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 处?
处 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 处 (chù) mean?
处 (chù) means to reside.
What is the radical of 处?
The radical of 处 is 夂, associated with Not yet classified.