昼
昼 (zhòu) · daytime
9 strokesOpen at the bottom
昼 (zhòu) means “daytime”. It is made of 尺 + 旦 and has 9 strokes.
Break 昼 into its parts
What 昼 is made of
- 尺 chǐ — ruler
- 尸 shī — body
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 乚 — hook stroke
- 尸 shī — body
- 旦 dàn — dawn
- 日 rì — sun; day
- 口 kǒu — mouth
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 日 rì — sun; day
昼 stroke order
Example sentences with 昼夜
工人们昼夜不停地工作。Gōngrénmen zhòuyè bùtíng de gōngzuò.The workers work day and night without stopping.
这家药店昼夜营业。Zhèjiā yàodiàn zhòuyè yíngyè.This pharmacy is open round the clock.
Words with 昼
Also built with 尺
Quick facts
| Pinyin | zhòu |
|---|---|
| Meaning | daytime |
| Strokes | 9 |
| Pattern | Open at the bottom |
Questions about 昼
What does 昼 mean?
昼 (zhòu) means “daytime”.
How many strokes does 昼 have?
昼 has 9 strokes.
What parts make up 昼?
昼 is made of 尺 (ruler) and 旦 (dawn).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.