COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 罪 is built
Traditional etymology note: A net 罒 of wrongdoing 非
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How to Write 罪 (zuì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
guilt
zuìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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zuì
罪
guilt
Common words
dé zuì
得罪
to commit an offense; to violate the law; excuse me! (formal); see also 得罪[de2 zui5]
fàn zuì
犯罪
to commit a crime; crime; offense
shòu zuì
受罪
to endure; to suffer; hardships; torments
zuì fàn
罪犯
criminal
zuì kuí huò shǒu
罪魁祸首
criminal ringleader, main offender (idiom); main culprit; fig. main cause of a disaster
zuì
罪
guilt; crime; fault; blame
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 罪
Say “zuì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 罪
Common words and phrases
dé zuì
to commit an offense; to violate the law; excuse me! (formal); see also 得罪[de2 zui5]
fàn zuì
to commit a crime; crime; offense
shòu zuì
to endure; to suffer; hardships; torments
zuì fàn
criminal
zuì kuí huò shǒu
criminal ringleader, main offender (idiom); main culprit; fig. main cause of a disaster
zuì
guilt; crime; fault; blame
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 罪?
罪 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 罪 (zuì) mean?
罪 (zuì) means guilt.
What is the radical of 罪?
The radical of 罪 is 罒, associated with Not yet classified.