COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 造 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 告 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 造 (zào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to make
zàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zào
造
to make
Common words
chuàng zào
创造
to create; to bring about; to produce; to set (a record)
jiàn zào
建造
to construct; to build
zào chéng
造成
to bring about; to create; to cause
zhì zào
制造
to manufacture; to make
dǎ zào
打造
to create; to build; to develop; to forge (of metal)
gǎi zào
改造
to transform; to reform; to remodel; to remold
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 造
Say “zào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 造
Common words and phrases
chuàng zào
to create; to bring about; to produce; to set (a record)
jiàn zào
to construct; to build
zào chéng
to bring about; to create; to cause
zhì zào
to manufacture; to make
dǎ zào
to create; to build; to develop; to forge (of metal)
gǎi zào
to transform; to reform; to remodel; to remold
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 造?
造 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 造 (zào) mean?
造 (zào) means to make.
What is the radical of 造?
The radical of 造 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.