COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 筹 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺮ (bamboo) suggests the meaning, while 寿 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 筹 (chóu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
chip (in gambling); token (for counting); ticket
chóuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chóu
筹
chip (in gambling); token (for counting); ticket
Common words
chóu bèi
筹备
preparations; to get ready for sth
chóu bàn
筹办
to arrange; to make preparations
chóu cuò
筹措
to raise (money)
chóu huà
筹划
to plan and prepare
chóu jí
筹集
to collect money; to raise funds
chóu mǎ
筹码
bargaining chip; gaming chip; casino token
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
筹
筹
筹
筹
筹
筹
筹
筹
LEARNING TIP
Remember 筹
Say “chóu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
chóu bèi
preparations; to get ready for sth
chóu bàn
to arrange; to make preparations
chóu cuò
to raise (money)
chóu huà
to plan and prepare
chóu jí
to collect money; to raise funds
chóu mǎ
bargaining chip; gaming chip; casino token
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“筹”。
Zhège zì shì “chóu”.
This character is “筹”.
我正在学习“筹”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chóu” zì.
I am learning the character “筹”.
请写一遍“筹”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chóu”.
Please write “筹” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 筹?
筹 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 筹 (chóu) mean?
筹 (chóu) means chip (in gambling); token (for counting); ticket.
What is the radical of 筹?
The radical of 筹 is ⺮, associated with Not yet classified.