COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 著 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (plant) suggests the meaning, while 者 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 著 (zhù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to make known
zhùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhù
著
to make known
Common words
zhù míng
著名
famous; noted; well-known; celebrated
xiǎn zhù
显著
outstanding; notable; remarkable; statistically significant
zhù zuò
著作
to write; literary work; book; article
míng zhù
名著
masterpiece
zhuān zhù
专著
monograph; specialized text
zhù chēng
著称
to be widely known as
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
著
著
著
著
著
著
著
著
LEARNING TIP
Remember 著
Say “zhù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 著
Common words and phrases
zhù míng
famous; noted; well-known; celebrated
xiǎn zhù
outstanding; notable; remarkable; statistically significant
zhù zuò
to write; literary work; book; article
míng zhù
masterpiece
zhuān zhù
monograph; specialized text
zhù chēng
to be widely known as
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“著”。
Zhège zì shì “zhù”.
This character is “著”.
我正在学习“著”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhù” zì.
I am learning the character “著”.
请写一遍“著”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhù”.
Please write “著” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 著?
著 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 著 (zhù) mean?
著 (zhù) means to make known.
What is the radical of 著?
The radical of 著 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.