COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 州
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Islands within a river 川
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How to Write 州 (zhōu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
prefecture
zhōuTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhōu
州
prefecture
Common words
zhōu
州
prefecture; (old) province; (old) administrative division; state (e.g. of US)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 州
Say “zhōu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 州
Common words and phrases
zhōu
prefecture; (old) province; (old) administrative division; state (e.g. of US)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 州?
州 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 州 (zhōu) mean?
州 (zhōu) means prefecture.
What is the radical of 州?
The radical of 州 is 川, associated with Not yet classified.