宙
Meaning:
space, time, space-time
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1791
Pinyin:
zhòu
Strokes:
8
Radical:
宀
How to Write 宙 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "宙" in Chinese
The Chinese character 宙 (zhòu) means "space, time, space-time". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 宙 include: 宇宙, 宙斯, 元古宙.
📚 Words and Phrases with 宙
Common words containing this character
宇宙
universe; cosmos; space
HSK 2
宙斯
Zeus
HSK 2
元古宙
pre-Cambrian (geological eon 2500-645m)
HSK 3
元宇宙
(computing) metaverse
HSK 3
太古宙
Archaean (geological eon before 2500m years ago)
HSK 3
宇宙学
cosmology
HSK 3
隐生宙
Cryptozoic
HSK 3
显生宙
Phanerozoic, geological eon lasting since the Cambrian 寒武紀|寒武纪[Han2 wu3 ji4], c. 540m year ago
HSK 3
多元宇宙
multiverse (cosmology)
HSK 4
宙斯盾战斗系统
Aegis Combat System (weapons system developed for the US Navy)
HSK 5
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: roof - the sky
Semantic component: 宀
Phonetic component: 由
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "宙"?
- The pinyin is zhòu
- How many strokes does "宙" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "宙" mean?
- space, time, space-time
- What is the radical of "宙"?
- The radical is "宀"