着
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Stroke order — 11 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 着
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 着 | zhāo | (chess) move; trick |
| 着急 | zháo jí | to worry; to feel anxious; to feel a sense of urgency; to be in a hurry |
| 随着 | suí zhe | along with; in the wake of |
| 接着 | jiē zhe | to catch and hold on; to continue |
| 着凉 | zháo liáng | to catch cold; Taiwan pr. [zhāo liáng] |
| 本着 | běn zhe | based on...; in conformance with.. |
| 沉着 | chén zhuó | steady; calm and collected |
| 意味着 | yì wèi zhe | to signify; to mean |
FAQ
How many strokes does 着 have?
着 has 11 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 着?
The pinyin for 着 is zhe. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄓㄜ˙.
What does 着 mean in Chinese?
着 means: (chess) move; trick. It appears in common words such as 着、着急、随着.