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

Q: What does 恻 (cè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 恻 (cè) means "Sorrowful or pitying.". with 9 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 恻 stroke by stroke?

恻 has 9 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 恻 and 忡?

恻 (cè) and 忡 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 恻?

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

Q: What common words use 恻?

Common words containing 恻 include: 恻隐 (cè yǐn) — Compassion or pity.; 凄恻 (qī cè) — heartbroken; sorrowful; 恻然 (cè rán) — Moved to pity or sorrowful..

How to Write 恻

The character 恻 (cè) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

恻 is pronounced cè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sorrowful or pitying..

Common Words with 恻

恻隐 cè yǐn

Compassion or pity.

凄恻 qī cè

heartbroken; sorrowful

恻然 cè rán

Moved to pity or sorrowful.

Example Sentences

他有恻隐之心。

tā yǒu cè yǐn zhī xīn

He has a heart of compassion.

琴声十分凄恻。

qín shēng shí fēn qī cè

The sound of the instrument is very sorrowful.

令人听了恻然。

lìng rén tīng le cè rán

It makes one feel sorrowful to hear it.

Similar Characters

忡 chōng

忤 wǔ

忧 yōu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 恻

What does 恻 (cè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 恻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 恻 and 忡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 恻?

What common words use 恻?

How to Write 恻 (cè)