COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 枣 is built
Traditional etymology note: Dates ⺀ falling off a tree 朿
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How to Write 枣 (zǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) jujube; Chinese date (Zizyphus jujuba)
zǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zǎo
枣
(bound form) jujube; Chinese date (Zizyphus jujuba)
Common words
zǎo
枣
(bound form) jujube; Chinese date (Zizyphus jujuba)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 枣
Say “zǎo” 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 枣
Common words and phrases
zǎo
(bound form) jujube; Chinese date (Zizyphus jujuba)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 枣?
枣 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 枣 (zǎo) mean?
枣 (zǎo) means (bound form) jujube; Chinese date (Zizyphus jujuba).
What is the radical of 枣?
The radical of 枣 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.