COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 轴 is built
Traditional etymology note: 车 (wheel) suggests the meaning, while 由 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 轴 (zhóu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
axis
zhóuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhóu / zhòu
轴
axis
Common words
yā zhòu
压轴
final and most important item; grand finale
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
轴
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轴
轴
轴
轴
轴
轴
LEARNING TIP
Remember 轴
Say “zhóu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 轴
Common words and phrases
yā zhòu
final and most important item; grand finale
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“轴”。
Zhège zì shì “zhóu”.
This character is “轴”.
我正在学习“轴”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhóu” zì.
I am learning the character “轴”.
请写一遍“轴”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhóu”.
Please write “轴” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 轴?
轴 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 轴 (zhóu) mean?
轴 (zhóu) means axis.
What is the radical of 轴?
The radical of 轴 is 车, associated with Not yet classified.