COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 处 is built
Traditional etymology note: To go somewhere 夂 and put down a flag 卜
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How to Write 处 (chù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to reside
chùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chù / chǔ
处
to reside
Common words
dào chù
到处
everywhere
hǎo chù
好处
benefit; advantage; merit; gain; profit; also pr. [hao3chu4]
huài chù
坏处
harm; troubles
cháng chù
长处
good aspects; strong points
chǔ lǐ
处理
to handle; to deal with; to punish; to treat sth by a special process; to process; to sell at reduced prices
chǔ yú
处于
to be in (some state, position, or condition)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 处
Say “chù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 处
Common words and phrases
dào chù
everywhere
hǎo chù
benefit; advantage; merit; gain; profit; also pr. [hao3chu4]
huài chù
harm; troubles
cháng chù
good aspects; strong points
chǔ lǐ
to handle; to deal with; to punish; to treat sth by a special process; to process; to sell at reduced prices
chǔ yú
to be in (some state, position, or condition)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“处”。
Zhège zì shì “chù”.
This character is “处”.
我正在学习“处”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chù” zì.
I am learning the character “处”.
请写一遍“处”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chù”.
Please write “处” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 处?
处 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 处 (chù) mean?
处 (chù) means to reside.
What is the radical of 处?
The radical of 处 is 夂, associated with Not yet classified.