初
Meaning:
beginning, initial, primary
HSK 2
Frequency:
#614
Pinyin:
chū
Strokes:
7
Radical:
刀
How to Write 初 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "初" in Chinese
The Chinese character 初 (chū) means "beginning, initial, primary". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 初 include: 初一, 初三, 原初.
📚 Words and Phrases with 初
Common words containing this character
初一
first day of lunar month
HSK 2
初三
third year in junior middle school
HSK 2
原初
initial
HSK 2
太初
the absolute beginning
HSK 2
如初
as before
HSK 2
年初
beginning of the year
HSK 2
往初
(literary) former times
HSK 2
明初
the early Ming (i.e. from second half of 14th century)
HSK 2
最初
first
HSK 2
月初
start of month
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Cutting 刀 the cloth 衤 is the first step in making clothes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "初"?
- The pinyin is chū
- How many strokes does "初" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "初" mean?
- beginning, initial, primary
- What is the radical of "初"?
- The radical is "刀"