COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 诅 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 且 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 诅 (zǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
curse
zǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
zǔ
诅
curse
Common words
zǔ
诅
curse
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 诅
Say “zǔ” 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 诅
Common words and phrases
zǔ
curse
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“诅”。
Zhège zì shì “zǔ”.
This character is “诅”.
我正在学习“诅”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “诅”.
请写一遍“诅”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zǔ”.
Please write “诅” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 诅?
诅 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 诅 (zǔ) mean?
诅 (zǔ) means curse.
What is the radical of 诅?
The radical of 诅 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.