02882 Chinese character of 咒 and pronounce zau3

The Chinese word【咒】that I will introduce this time is a word that describes language or magic. It is mainly used for the following meanings:

A curse or spell. Explanation: (1) A formula used to exorcise evil spirits or cure illnesses using magic. Such as: “talisman”, “spell”, “drawing talismans and chanting spells”. (2) To insult someone with vicious words. For example: “curse”. (3) Swear. For example: “swearing”.

You’ll find the pronunciation for this Chinese character here.

Mandarin Pinyin of 【咒】:zhòu

Cantonese Jyutping of 【咒】:zau3

Here’s an overview of the essential details about the character 【咒】︰

Here are some situations where you can use【咒】, for example:Describing language or magic , It means primarily a curse or spell. .Given the broad and profound nature of Chinese characters, some nuances and precise usages may not be entirely captured in this space.

【咒】is an individual word that merges with others to generate specific phrases, for example【詛咒、咒文】(Mandarin Pinyin:zǔ zhòu 、zhòu wén/ Cantonese Jyutping:zo3 zau3 、zau3 man4)

This character is written with 8 strokes,It is a Chinese character that, once mastered, allows for a deeper understanding and more diverse expression in communication,Here is a sentence that illustrates the meaning and function of this character.:


傳說中的咒語被視為神秘的力量。

The legendary spells are regarded as mysterious powers.


I hope you find delight in the richness of the Chinese language and learn new things here. Take your time going through the materials provided.