佐
Meaning:
to assist, to aid; subordinate, second
HSK 2
Frequency:
#259
Pinyin:
zuǒ
Strokes:
7
Radical:
亻
How to Write 佐 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "佐" in Chinese
The Chinese character 佐 (zuǒ) means "to assist, to aid; subordinate, second". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 佐 include: 佐料, 佐罗, 辅佐.
📚 Words and Phrases with 佐
Common words containing this character
佐料
condiments
HSK 2
佐罗
Zorro
HSK 2
辅佐
to assist (usually a ruler)
HSK 2
巴罗佐
José Manuel Durão Barroso (1956-), Portuguese politician, prime minister of Portugal 2002-04, president of EU Commission from 2004-2014
HSK 3
喷他佐辛
(loanword) pentazocine (a synthetic opioid analgesic)
HSK 4
摩亨佐·达罗
Moenjo-daro, capital of Indus valley civilization c. 2000 BC, Sind province, Pakistan, UNESCO World Heritage Site
HSK 5
卡拉马佐夫兄弟
Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky 陀思妥耶夫斯基[Tuo2 si1 tuo3 ye1 fu1 si1 ji1]
HSK 5
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: person
Semantic component: 亻
Phonetic component: 左
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "佐"?
- The pinyin is zuǒ
- How many strokes does "佐" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "佐" mean?
- to assist, to aid; subordinate, second
- What is the radical of "佐"?
- The radical is "亻"