COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 尊 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 寸 making an offering of wine 酋
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How to Write 尊 (zūn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zūn
尊
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Common words
zūn zhòng
尊重
to esteem; to respect; to honor; to value
zūn jìng
尊敬
to respect; to revere; to esteem; honorable; distinguished (used on formal occasions before a term of address)
zì zūn
自尊
self-respect; self-esteem; ego; pride
zūn guì
尊贵
respected; respectable; honorable
zūn yán
尊严
dignity; sanctity; honor; majesty
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
尊
尊
尊
尊
尊
尊
尊
尊
LEARNING TIP
Remember 尊
Say “zūn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 尊
Common words and phrases
zūn zhòng
to esteem; to respect; to honor; to value
zūn jìng
to respect; to revere; to esteem; honorable; distinguished (used on formal occasions before a term of address)
zì zūn
self-respect; self-esteem; ego; pride
zūn guì
respected; respectable; honorable
zūn yán
dignity; sanctity; honor; majesty
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“尊”。
Zhège zì shì “zūn”.
This character is “尊”.
我正在学习“尊”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zūn” zì.
I am learning the character “尊”.
请写一遍“尊”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zūn”.
Please write “尊” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 尊?
尊 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 尊 (zūn) mean?
尊 (zūn) means senior.
What is the radical of 尊?
The radical of 尊 is 寸, associated with Not yet classified.