周 (zhōu): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Around and Surroundings

周 + locationarea

In these words, 周 points to the area around something or the perimeter.

Cycles and Time Periods

周 + time unit

Here, 周 refers to a full cycle or complete period of time.

HSK 3

zhōu周

mò末

weekend

HSK 6

zhōu周

nián年

anniversary

HSK 6

zhōu周

qī期

period; cycle

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

zhōu周

suì岁

full year of age

Thoroughness and Care

周 + adjectiveverb

In these words, 周 adds the idea of being complete, thorough, or careful.

HSK 5

zhōu周

dao到

attentive; considerate; thorough

HSK 6

zhōu周

mì密

careful; thorough

周 (zhōu): Circumference — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 周

Stroke Order Diagrams 周

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 周

How to Use 周

Around and Surroundings

HSK Vocabulary: 周

Example Sentences

HSK (3.0) Level 2

Same Sound

Same Radical

Cycles and Time Periods

Thoroughness and Care

Related Characters

HSK (3.0) Level 2

Same Sound

Same Radical