Which Chinese characters are pronounced cu?

This page lists 11 dictionary entries with the base pinyin syllable cu, organized by their tone-marked pronunciation.

Do all cu characters have the same tone?

No. Characters can share the base syllable cu while using different Mandarin tones. The tone-marked pinyin beside each character shows the difference.

How can I practice writing cu characters?

Open any character for animated stroke order, or send the character set to the free worksheet generator for printable Tianzige or Mizige practice.

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PINYIN SYLLABLE

Chinese characters with Pinyin cu

Learn how to write 11 Chinese characters pronounced “cu” across 3 tone-marked pronunciations. Open any character for animated stroke order, words, sentences, and printable practice.

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START WITH COMMON CHARACTERS

Common “cu” Chinese characters

The same romanized syllable can represent different characters and tones. These useful HSK vocabulary characters are shown first so learners can begin with everyday Mandarin.

粗cū

(of sth long) wide; thick

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促cù

(bound form) of short duration; hasty; rapid

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醋cù

vinegar

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簇cù

crowded

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TONE-MARKED PINYIN

Chinese characters pronounced cú

2 dictionary entries use the pronunciation cú, including 徂 (to go), 殂 (to die).

2 characters

徂cú

to go

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殂cú

to die

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TONE-MARKED PINYIN

Chinese characters pronounced cù

8 dictionary entries use the pronunciation cù, including 促 ((bound form) of short duration; hasty; rapid), 醋 (vinegar), 簇 (crowded), 猝 (abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly), 酢 (toast to host by guest).

8 characters

促cù

(bound form) of short duration; hasty; rapid

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醋cù

vinegar

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簇cù

crowded

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猝cù

abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly