COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 除 is built
Traditional etymology note: The waste 余 produced by a city 阝
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How to Write 除 (chú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to get rid of
chúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chú
除
to get rid of
Common words
chú le
除了
besides; apart from (... also...); in addition to; except (for)
chú xī
除夕
lunar New Year's Eve
shān chú
删除
to delete; to cancel
chāi chú
拆除
to tear down; to demolish; to dismantle; to remove
chú fēi
除非
only if (..., or otherwise, ...); only when; only in the case that; unless
pái chú
排除
to eliminate; to remove; to exclude; to rule out
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
除
除
除
除
除
除
除
除
LEARNING TIP
Remember 除
Say “chú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 除
Common words and phrases
chú le
besides; apart from (... also...); in addition to; except (for)
chú xī
lunar New Year's Eve
shān chú
to delete; to cancel
chāi chú
to tear down; to demolish; to dismantle; to remove
chú fēi
only if (..., or otherwise, ...); only when; only in the case that; unless
pái chú
to eliminate; to remove; to exclude; to rule out
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“除”。
Zhège zì shì “chú”.
This character is “除”.
我正在学习“除”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chú” zì.
I am learning the character “除”.
请写一遍“除”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chú”.
Please write “除” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 除?
除 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 除 (chú) mean?
除 (chú) means to get rid of.
What is the radical of 除?
The radical of 除 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.