COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 招 is built
Traditional etymology note: A call 召 to arms 扌; 召 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 招 (zhāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to recruit
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhāo
招
to recruit
Common words
zhāo pìn
招聘
to invite applications for a job; to recruit
zhāo dài
招待
to hold a reception; to offer hospitality; to entertain (guests); to serve (customers)
zhāo shēng
招生
to enroll new students; to get students
zhāo shǒu
招手
to wave; to beckon
zhāo shōu
招收
to hire; to recruit
zhāo biāo
招标
to invite bids
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 招
Say “zhāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 招
Common words and phrases
zhāo pìn
to invite applications for a job; to recruit
zhāo dài
to hold a reception; to offer hospitality; to entertain (guests); to serve (customers)
zhāo shēng
to enroll new students; to get students
zhāo shǒu
to wave; to beckon
zhāo shōu
to hire; to recruit
zhāo biāo
to invite bids
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“招”。
Zhège zì shì “zhāo”.
This character is “招”.
我正在学习“招”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhāo” zì.
I am learning the character “招”.
请写一遍“招”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhāo”.
Please write “招” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 招?
招 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 招 (zhāo) mean?
招 (zhāo) means to recruit.
What is the radical of 招?
The radical of 招 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.