COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 躕 is built
Traditional etymology note: 足 (foot) suggests the meaning, while 廚 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 躕 (chú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to falter, to waver, to hesitate
chúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 22 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chú
躕
to falter, to waver, to hesitate
Common words
chú
躕
to falter, to waver, to hesitate
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 躕
Say “chú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 22 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 躕
Common words and phrases
chú
to falter, to waver, to hesitate
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“躕”。
Zhège zì shì “chú”.
This character is “躕”.
我正在学习“躕”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chú” zì.
I am learning the character “躕”.
请写一遍“躕”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chú”.
Please write “躕” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 躕?
躕 is written with 22 strokes.
What does 躕 (chú) mean?
躕 (chú) means to falter, to waver, to hesitate.
What is the radical of 躕?
The radical of 躕 is 足, associated with Not yet classified.