COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 灼 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 勺 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 灼 (zhuó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to burn; to sear; to scorch
zhuóTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhuó
灼
to burn; to sear; to scorch
Common words
zhuó rè
灼热
burning hot; scorching
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
灼
灼
灼
灼
灼
灼
灼
灼
LEARNING TIP
Remember 灼
Say “zhuó” 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 灼
Common words and phrases
zhuó rè
burning hot; scorching
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“灼”。
Zhège zì shì “zhuó”.
This character is “灼”.
我正在学习“灼”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhuó” zì.
I am learning the character “灼”.
请写一遍“灼”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhuó”.
Please write “灼” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 灼?
灼 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 灼 (zhuó) mean?
灼 (zhuó) means to burn; to sear; to scorch.
What is the radical of 灼?
The radical of 灼 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.