俎
Meaning:
chopping board or block; painted
HSK 3
Frequency:
#327
Pinyin:
zǔ
Strokes:
9
Radical:
人
How to Write 俎 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "俎" in Chinese
The Chinese character 俎 (zǔ) means "chopping board or block; painted". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 俎 include: 刀俎, 折冲樽俎, 越俎代庖.
📚 Words and Phrases with 俎
Common words containing this character
刀俎
sacrificial knife and altar
HSK 2
折冲樽俎
lit. to stop the enemy at the banquet table
HSK 4
越俎代庖
lit. to go beyond the sacrificial altar and take over the kitchen (idiom); fig. to exceed one's place and meddle in other people's affairs
HSK 4
人为刀俎，我为鱼肉
lit. to be the meat on sb's chopping block (idiom)
HSK 5
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A slab of meat on a chopping board 且
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "俎"?
- The pinyin is zǔ
- How many strokes does "俎" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "俎" mean?
- chopping board or block; painted
- What is the radical of "俎"?
- The radical is "人"