chū

(at the) beginning; at first; first

HSK 5 #667

Character data

HSK 5
Frequency 667th character
Radical ⼑ (18.5)
Strokes 7
Index # 889

Definitions

初 chū
  1. 1. (at the) beginning
  2. 2. at first
  3. 3. first
  4. 4. basic
  5. 5. junior

Stroke order

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Words containing 初

Word Meaning
early evening when lanterns are first lit
early evening when lanterns are first lit
can't run from it forever; must face it
can't escape forever; truth will come out
cannot hide forever; trouble will catch up
can't avoid forever; delay now, face later
at the outset; at first; early
at the outset; at first; early
Aksobhya Buddha of the Eastern Paradise
many start, few finish
few finish what they start; lack perseverance
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