奏
Meaning:
to play; to memorialize; to report
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1571
Pinyin:
zòu
Strokes:
9
Radical:
大
How to Write 奏 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "奏" in Chinese
The Chinese character 奏 (zòu) means "to play; to memorialize; to report". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 奏 include: 伴奏, 前奏, 协奏.
📚 Words and Phrases with 奏
Common words containing this character
伴奏
to accompany (musically)
HSK 2
前奏
prelude
HSK 2
协奏
to perform (a concerto)
HSK 2
合奏
to perform music (as an ensemble)
HSK 2
吹奏
to play (wind instruments)
HSK 2
启奏
to submit a report to the king
HSK 2
奏帖
memorial to the emperor (folded in accordion form)
HSK 2
奏折
memorial to the emperor (folded in accordion form)
HSK 2
弹奏
to play (musical instrument, esp. string)
HSK 2
折奏
memorial to the emperor (folded in accordion form)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A report about (above) the emperor 天
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "奏"?
- The pinyin is zòu
- How many strokes does "奏" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "奏" mean?
- to play; to memorialize; to report
- What is the radical of "奏"?
- The radical is "大"