COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 昨 is built
Traditional etymology note: 日 (day) suggests the meaning, while 乍 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 昨 (zuó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
yesterday
zuóTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zuó
昨
yesterday
Common words
zuó tiān
昨天
yesterday
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 昨
Say “zuó” 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 昨
Common words and phrases
zuó tiān
yesterday
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 昨?
昨 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 昨 (zuó) mean?
昨 (zuó) means yesterday.
What is the radical of 昨?
The radical of 昨 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.