COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 竹
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Two stalks of bamboo
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How to Write 竹 (zhú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
bamboo
zhúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhú
竹
bamboo
Common words
zhú zi
竹子
bamboo
bào zhú
爆竹
firecracker
zhú gān
竹竿
bamboo; bamboo pole
xiōng yǒu chéng zhú
胸有成竹
(idiom) to have a well thought out plan in mind
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 竹
Say “zhú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 竹
Common words and phrases
zhú zi
bamboo
bào zhú
firecracker
zhú gān
bamboo; bamboo pole
xiōng yǒu chéng zhú
(idiom) to have a well thought out plan in mind
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“竹”。
Zhège zì shì “zhú”.
This character is “竹”.
我正在学习“竹”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhú” zì.
I am learning the character “竹”.
请写一遍“竹”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhú”.
Please write “竹” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 竹?
竹 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 竹 (zhú) mean?
竹 (zhú) means bamboo.
What is the radical of 竹?
The radical of 竹 is 竹, associated with Not yet classified.