揍 meaning and stroke order
To hit; to beat (sb); (coll.) to smash (sth)
How to write 揍, stroke by stroke
12 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 揍
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to hit; to beat (sb)
- (coll.) to smash (sth)
How 揍 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Hand.
扌 gives the meaning and 奏 hints at the sound.
Radical: 扌 (hand), shared by 342 characters on this site.
How to remember 揍
The hand radical 扌 shows the action, and 奏 (zòu) gives the sound. Picture a hand that plays (奏) on someone like a drum, and you get 揍 (zòu), to beat.
揍 is a colloquial verb for hitting or beating someone, common in speech and often used in threats or jokes. It shows up a lot in 挨揍 (áizòu) and 欠揍 (qiànzòu). Example: 你再说我就揍你。(Nǐ zài shuō wǒ jiù zòu nǐ.) Say that again and I'll hit you.
Common mistake: Learners often write 奏 (zòu, to play music) when they mean 揍 and forget the hand radical. The two share a sound, but only 揍 means to hit.
Common words with 揍
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 挨揍 | áizòu | to be beaten; to take a drubbing | |
| 欠揍 | qiànzòu | to need a spanking |
揍 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 揍
How many strokes are in 揍?
揍 is written with 12 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 揍 mean?
揍 (zòu) means to hit; to beat (sb); (coll.) to smash (sth). A common word with it is 挨揍 (áizòu), meaning "to be beaten; to take a drubbing".
How do you pronounce 揍?
揍 is pronounced zòu, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 揍?
The radical of 揍 is 扌, which carries the idea of "hand". Dictionaries list 揍 under this radical.
Is 揍 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 揍 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 揍 and 打?
打 (dǎ) is the general word for hit and has many other meanings, like 打电话 (dǎ diànhuà) to make a phone call. 揍 only means to beat someone and sounds more casual and more forceful.
Is 欠揍 rude?
欠揍 (qiànzòu) literally means owing a beating, like 'asking for it.' Friends often use it teasingly, as in 你真欠揍 (nǐ zhēn qiànzòu). It can sound rude to strangers or elders.