Zhōu ㄓㄡ zau1

  • surname Zhou
  • Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC)

zhōu ㄓㄡ zau1 HSK 2 高階級 · Level 4

  • to make a circuit
  • to circle
  • circle
  • circumference
  • lap
  • cycle
  • complete
  • all
  • all over
  • thorough
  • to help financially

zhōu ㄓㄡ

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 周 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我姓周。 My surname is Zhou.
  • 週日見! See you on Sunday!
  • 週末見! See you this weekend!
  • 下週見。 Until next week.
  • 周末愉快。 Have a good weekend.
  • 周末愉快! Have a nice weekend!
  • 直到下周。 Until next week.
  • 下周再來。 Come again next week.

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