COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 帚 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 巾 holding a broom with the head 彐 held up
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How to Write 帚 (zhǒu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
broom
zhǒuTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
zhǒu / zhou
帚
broom
Common words
sào zhou
扫帚
broom
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 帚
Say “zhǒu” 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 帚
Common words and phrases
sào zhou
broom
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 帚?
帚 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 帚 (zhǒu) mean?
帚 (zhǒu) means broom.
What is the radical of 帚?
The radical of 帚 is 巾, associated with Not yet classified.