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除 (chú) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

除

chú

except, to remove

HSK 39 strokesRadical: 阝 (mound)

Full dictionary entry for 除 →

Character Breakdown

Components: 阝 + 余

Removing the surplus from a hill — to divide, remove

Details

Pinyin	chú
Meanings	except, to remove
Stroke Count	9
Radical	阝 (#170 — mound)
HSK Levels	HSK 3, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#151 most common

Words Containing 除

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
除了	chúle	except	HSK 3
除非	chúfēi	Unless	HSK 5
除夕	chúxī	the New Year’s Eve	HSK 5
删除	shānchú	delete	HSK 5
拆除	chāichú	to demolish, to remove	HSK 6
除	chú	except, to remove	HSK 6
除外	chúwài	to exclude, not including	HSK 6
废除	fèichú	to abolish, to abrogate	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

余

除 (chú) ≠ 余

徐

除 (chú) ≠ 徐

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 除 mean in Chinese?

除 (chú) means "except, to remove" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 3, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 除 have?

The Chinese character 除 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 阝 (mound).

What is the radical of 除?

The radical of 除 is 阝 (mound, Kangxi radical #170).

除

chú