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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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
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)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“纣”。
Zhège zì shì “zhòu”.
This character is “纣”.
我正在学习“纣”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhòu” zì.
I am learning the character “纣”.
请写一遍“纣”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhòu”.
Please write “纣” once.
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.