左
Meaning:
left; unorthodox, improper
HSK 2
Frequency:
#2046
Pinyin:
zuǒ
Strokes:
5
Radical:
工
How to Write 左 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "左" in Chinese
The Chinese character 左 (zuǒ) means "left; unorthodox, improper". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 左 include: 崇左, 左上, 左下.
📚 Words and Phrases with 左
Common words containing this character
崇左
see 崇左市[Chong2 zuo3 Shi4]
HSK 2
左上
upper left
HSK 2
左下
lower left
HSK 2
白左
naive, self-righteous Western liberals (neologism c. 2015)
HSK 2
相左
to fail to meet each other
HSK 2
邻左
neighbor
HSK 2
向左拐
to turn left
HSK 3
崇左市
Chongzuo, prefecture-level city in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 廣西壯族自治區|广西壮族自治区[Guang3 xi1 Zhuang4 zu2 Zi4 zhi4 qu1]
HSK 3
巴林左
Bairin Left banner of Baarin Züün khoshuu in Chifeng 赤峰[Chi4 feng1], Inner Mongolia
HSK 3
宁左勿右
(of one's political views) to prefer left rather than right (idiom during the Cultural Revolution)
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A left hand; compare 又
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "左"?
- The pinyin is zuǒ
- How many strokes does "左" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "左" mean?
- left; unorthodox, improper
- What is the radical of "左"?
- The radical is "工"