COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 纣 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 寸 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 纣 (zhòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Zhou, pejorative name given posthumously to the last king of the Shang dynasty, King Zhou of Shang 商紂王|商纣王[Shang1 Zhou4 Wang2] (the name refers to a crupper 紂|纣[zhou4], the piece of horse tack most likely to be soiled by the horse)
zhòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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zhòu
纣
Zhou, pejorative name given posthumously to the last king of the Shang dynasty, King Zhou of Shang 商紂王|商纣王[Shang1 Zhou4 Wang2] (the name refers to a crupper 紂|纣[zhou4], the piece of horse tack most likely to be soiled by the horse)
Common words
zhòu
纣
Zhou, pejorative name given posthumously to the last king of the Shang dynasty, King Zhou of Shang 商紂王|商纣王[Shang1 Zhou4 Wang2] (the name refers to a crupper 紂|纣[zhou4], the piece of horse tack most likely to be soiled by the horse)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 纣
Say “zhòu” 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.
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Common words and phrases
zhòu
Zhou, pejorative name given posthumously to the last king of the Shang dynasty, King Zhou of Shang 商紂王|商纣王[Shang1 Zhou4 Wang2] (the name refers to a crupper 紂|纣[zhou4], the piece of horse tack most likely to be soiled by the horse)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 纣?
纣 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 纣 (zhòu) mean?
纣 (zhòu) means Zhou, pejorative name given posthumously to the last king of the Shang dynasty, King Zhou of Shang 商紂王|商纣王[Shang1 Zhou4 Wang2] (the name refers to a crupper 紂|纣[zhou4], the piece of horse tack most likely to be soiled by the horse).
What is the radical of 纣?
The radical of 纣 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.