How many strokes does 左 have?

左 (zuo3), meaning "left" has 5 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 左 in Chinese?

Write 左 (zuo3), meaning "left" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 5 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 左 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 左, then trace each stroke in order, and finally repeat the character in short review sessions. QuShiZi is designed for this lookup-then-practice flow.

Hanzi stroke order

左 stroke order (zuo3)

左

Pinyin: zuo3Meaning: left5 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (5 strokes)

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How to write 左

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 左. This page breaks the character into 5 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: zuo3. Meaning: left.

Example words

左边 · zuo3 bian · left side
左右 · zuo3 you4 · around; left and right

Use the stroke cards above to check the order, then practice in the app for animated writing demos, voice-first lookup, pinyin support, and quick review.

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