COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 初 is built
Traditional etymology note: Cutting 刀 the cloth 衤 is the first step in making clothes
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How to Write 初 (chū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
at first
chūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chū
初
at first
Common words
chū zhōng
初中
junior high school (abbr. for 初級中學|初级中学[chu1ji2 zhong1xue2])
chū jí
初级
junior; primary
chū qī
初期
initial stage; beginning period
nián chū
年初
beginning of the year
zuì chū
最初
first; primary; initial; original
chū bù
初步
initial; preliminary; tentative
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 初
Say “chū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 初
Common words and phrases
chū zhōng
junior high school (abbr. for 初級中學|初级中学[chu1ji2 zhong1xue2])
chū jí
junior; primary
chū qī
initial stage; beginning period
nián chū
beginning of the year
zuì chū
first; primary; initial; original
chū bù
initial; preliminary; tentative
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“初”。
Zhège zì shì “chū”.
This character is “初”.
我正在学习“初”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chū” zì.
I am learning the character “初”.
请写一遍“初”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chū”.
Please write “初” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 初?
初 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 初 (chū) mean?
初 (chū) means at first.
What is the radical of 初?
The radical of 初 is 刀, associated with Not yet classified.