侧 (cè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 侧 (cè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 侧 (cè) means "side; lateral". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 侧 stroke by stroke?

侧 has 8 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 侧 and 仰?

侧 (cè) and 仰 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 侧?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 侧?

Common words containing 侧 include: 左侧 (zuǒ cè) — Left side; 侧面 (cè miàn) — Side / Profile / Aspect; 侧身 (cè shēn) — Turn sideways / Sideways.

How to Write 侧

The character 侧 (cè) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

侧 is pronounced cè in Mandarin Chinese. It means side; lateral.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 侧 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 侧

左侧 zuǒ cè

Left side

侧面 cè miàn

Side / Profile / Aspect

侧身 cè shēn

Turn sideways / Sideways

Example Sentences

请在左侧停车。

qǐng zài zuǒ cè tíng chē

Please park on the left side.

房子的侧面有窗户。

fáng zi de cè miàn yǒu chuāng hù

There are windows on the side of the house.

他侧身让路。

tā cè shēn ràng lù

He stepped aside to make way.

Similar Characters

仰 yǎng

仲 zhòng

仳 pǐ

Practice Writing 侧 (cè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 侧

What does 侧 (cè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 侧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 侧 and 仰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 侧?

What common words use 侧?

How to Write 侧 (cè)