chǔ ㄔㄨˇ cyu2 HSK 4 高階級 · Level 4 流利級 · Level 5

  • to reside
  • to live
  • to dwell
  • to be in
  • to be situated at
  • to stay
  • to get along with
  • to be in a position of
  • to deal with
  • to discipline
  • to punish

chù ㄔㄨˋ cyu2 高階級 · Level 4

  • (bound form) place; locality
  • (bound form) part; aspect
  • (bound form) office; department; bureau
  • classifier for locations: spot, point

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 处 (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

  • 处死他。 Execute him.
  • 按住痛处。 Rub salt in the wound.
  • 四处看看。 Look around.
  • 我處理了。 I handled it.
  • 就在转角处。 It's just around the corner.

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