Zhōu

week (in 星期)

HSK 2

1Stroke Order Animation

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2Readings & Meanings

  • Zhōusurname Zhou; Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC)
  • zhōuto make a circuit; to circle; circle

3Structure

Partially enclosed structure半包围结构

is built from 2 parts.

+土口

4Common Words with

周末zhōu mò

weekend

zhōu

week; circumference; to circle; to surround

周围zhōu wéi

surroundings; environment

一周yī zhōu

one week; all around

周到zhōu dào

thorough; thoughtful

周游zhōu yóu

to travel around; to tour

5Example Sentences

周末我们去旅行。

zhōu mò wǒ mén qù lǚ háng。

We are going on a trip this weekend.

他周游了世界。

tā zhōu yóu le shì jiè。

He traveled around the world.

Other Characters Pronounced “zhou”