左

zuǒ
#780 most
frequent character
left
adjective

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

左 shows a left hand 𠂇 and a tool 工, giving the first sense left hand or assist. 𠂇 also supplies the sound. The political sense Left-wing and the sense unorthodox grew later.

Drawn as: left hand; tool

左 as a component in other characters

meaning1 character
佐
sound2 characters
差佐
picture1 character
差

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Example Sentences

我的左手受伤了。
wǒde zuǒshǒu shòushāng le 。
My left hand is injured.
左边是我的家。
zuǒbiān shì wǒde jiā 。
The left side is my home.
请向左转。
qǐng xiàngzuǒ zhuǎn 。
Please turn left.

Words with similar meanings

左侧zuǒcè
left side
More specific in indicating the left side, often used in directional contexts.

Words Starting With 左

左边zuǒ bian
left; the left side; to the left of
左右zuǒ yòu
about; approximately; left and right; around; attendant

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