• 1524th most frequent character
  • Adds <0.01% to your reading coverage
  • 2 dictionary entries
  • Appears in 48 words
  • Component in 0 characters

Decomposition

1Once
3Graphical

Pinyin & Meaning

1. chǔ (Chu3)surname Chu • Taiwan pr. [Chu2]
2. chǔ (chu3)to store • to save • to have in reserve • heir • Taiwan pr. [chu2]

Pronunciation Clues

1. Pronunciation clue for chǔ (chu3)The component is pronounced as 'zhū' (zhu1). It has the same pinyin final.

Example Words

Common

存储 (存儲)

Uncommon

储备 (儲備)
储存 (儲存)
储户 (儲戶)
储蓄 (儲蓄)
储藏 (儲藏)
储量 (儲量)
美联储 (美聯儲)

RareShow 40

Decomposition Levels:
Level 1 - Once: Only divided once. So only two components.
Level 2 - Radical: Radical Decomposition. The character gets decomposed into its lowest radical components. For the complete list visit the Radical wikipedia page.
Level 3 - Graphical: Graphical Decomposition. Shows all the strokes & lowest level of components that make up the character.
If you see questions marks or too many "block" characters, especially when it comes to level 3 decomposition you might need the correct font.