Learn a Chinese Character - 著 (zhù) - Write; Wear

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 艹 (grass radical)

Stroke Count: 11

Character Decomposition: 艹 + 者 (grass + person; here, it's a semantic combination related to the meaning of the character)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhù (Fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

著 has multiple meanings, mainly "write" or "compose" and "wear" or "be dressed in". “著”有多个含义，主要是“写作；著述”以及“穿着”。

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 著作 (zhù zuò) - Works; Writings
• 著名 (zhù míng) - Famous; Well - known
• 著书 (zhù shū) - Write a book

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

As a verb, 著 can be followed by an object. For example, 著书 (write a book). It can also be used in some fixed expressions. 作为动词，“著”后面可以接宾语，例如“著书”。它也可用于一些固定表达中。

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese history, many scholars are known for their great works. The act of 著 is highly respected in the cultural context. 在中国历史上，许多学者以他们的伟大著作而闻名。“著书立说”在文化语境中备受尊崇。

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can think of 著 as a person (者) under the grass (艹) who is concentrating on writing. 你可以把“著”想象成一个人（者）在草丛（艹）下专心写作。