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柱

柱 (zhù) · to lean on

9 strokesLeft–right

柱 (zhù) means “to lean on”. It is made of 木 + 主 and has 9 strokes.

Break 柱 into its parts

What 柱 is made of

柱 stroke order

柱 stroke order diagram: 9 strokes, numbered in writing order
柱 is written with 9 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 支柱

旅游业是这里的支柱产业。Lǚyóuyè shì zhèlǐ de zhīzhù chǎnyè.Tourism is the pillar industry here.
他是全家的经济支柱。Tā shì quánjiā de jīngjì zhīzhù.He is the family's breadwinner.

Words with 柱

Also built with 木

Quick facts

Pinyinzhù
Meaningto lean on
Strokes9
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 柱

What does 柱 mean?

柱 (zhù) means “to lean on”.

How many strokes does 柱 have?

柱 has 9 strokes.

What parts make up 柱?

柱 is made of 木 (tree) and 主 (to own).

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