How to write 壴, stroke by stroke
9 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 壴
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
zhùfourth tone (falling)
- (archaic) drum
How 壴 is built
Pictographic character. A drum 口 on a stand with feathers 土 on top.
Radical: 士 (scholar), shared by 11 characters on this site.
Characters that contain 壴
Learning 壴 makes these easier to recognize and write.
Questions about 壴
How many strokes are in 壴?
壴 is written with 9 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 壴 mean?
壴 (zhù) means drum.
How do you pronounce 壴?
壴 is pronounced zhù, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 壴?
The radical of 壴 is 士, which carries the idea of "scholar". Dictionaries list 壴 under this radical.