COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 着 is built
着 can be remembered by breaking it into 羊 + 目. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s upper-left enclosure structure.
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How to Write 着 (zhe) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
a move in chess (Taiwan pr. [zhuo2])
zheNeutral toneSay it lightly and briefly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhe / zháo
着
a move in chess (Taiwan pr. [zhuo2])
Common words
zháo jí
着急
to worry; to feel anxious; to feel a sense of urgency; to be in a hurry; Taiwan pr. [zhao1ji2]
jiē zhe
接着
to catch and hold on; to continue; to go on to do sth; to follow
suí zhe
随着
along with; in the wake of; following
yǒu zhe
有着
to have; to possess
zháo huǒ
着火
to catch fire
zháo liáng
着凉
to catch cold; Taiwan pr. [zhao1 liang2]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 着
Say “zhe” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 着
Common words and phrases
zháo jí
to worry; to feel anxious; to feel a sense of urgency; to be in a hurry; Taiwan pr. [zhao1ji2]
jiē zhe
to catch and hold on; to continue; to go on to do sth; to follow
suí zhe
along with; in the wake of; following
yǒu zhe
to have; to possess
zháo huǒ
to catch fire
zháo liáng
to catch cold; Taiwan pr. [zhao1 liang2]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“着”。
Zhège zì shì “zhe”.
This character is “着”.
我正在学习“着”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhe” zì.
I am learning the character “着”.
请写一遍“着”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhe”.
Please write “着” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 着?
着 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 着 (zhe) mean?
着 (zhe) means a move in chess (Taiwan pr. [zhuo2]).
What is the radical of 着?
The radical of 着 is 目, associated with Not yet classified.