How to Write 周 (zhōu) — Chinese Stroke Order
Meaning: surname Zhou, Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC), to make a circuit · 8 strokes · HSK 2
Character facts
| Character | 周 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | zhōu |
| Strokes | 8 |
| HSK level | HSK 2 |
| Unicode | U+5468 |
English meanings
- surname Zhou
- Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC)
- to make a circuit
- to circle
- circle
- circumference
Words with 周
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 周围 | zhōu wéi | surroundings; environment |
| 周恩来 | zhōu ēn lái | Zhou Enlai (1898-1976), Chinese communist leader, prime minister 1949-1976 |
| 四周 | sì zhōu | all around |
| 周期 | zhōu qī | period; cycle |
| 周年 | zhōu nián | anniversary; annual |
| 每周 | měi zhōu | every week |
| 周刊 | zhōu kān | weekly publication; weekly |
| 周转 | zhōu zhuǎn | to rotate; to circulate (cash, stock etc) |
| 周末 | zhōu mò | weekend |
| 周岁 | zhōu suì | one full year (e.g. on child's first birthday) |
| 周密 | zhōu mì | careful; thorough |
| 周到 | zhōu dào | thoughtful; considerate |