除
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Stroke order — 9 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 除
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 除了 | chú le | besides; apart from (... also...) |
| 除 | chú | to get rid of; to remove |
| 除非 | chú fēi | only if (..., or otherwise, ...); only when |
| 除夕 | Chú xī | lunar New Year's Eve |
| 删除 | shān chú | to delete; to cancel |
| 废除 | fèi chú | to abolish; to abrogate |
| 解除 | jiě chú | to remove; to sack |
| 开除 | kāi chú | to expel (a member of an organization); to fire (an employee) |
FAQ
How many strokes does 除 have?
除 has 9 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 除?
The pinyin for 除 is chú. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄔㄨˊ.
What does 除 mean in Chinese?
除 means: to get rid of; to remove. It appears in common words such as 除了、除、除非.