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

Q: What does 测 (cè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 测 (cè) means "to measure; to test; to survey". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 测 stroke by stroke?

测 has 9 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 测 and 㳄?

测 (cè) and 㳄 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 测?

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

Q: What common words use 测?

Common words containing 测 include: 测试 (cè shì) — test; to test; 测量 (cè liáng) — to measure; measurement; 预测 (yù cè) — To predict / To forecast.

How to Write 测

The character 测 (cè) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

测 is pronounced cè in Mandarin Chinese. It means to measure; to test; to survey.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 测 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 测

测试 cè shì

test; to test

测量 cè liáng

to measure; measurement

预测 yù cè

To predict / To forecast

Example Sentences

明天有一个汉语测试。

míng tiān yǒu yí gè hàn yǔ cè shì

There is a Chinese test tomorrow.

老师在测量桌子的长度。

lǎo shī zài cè liáng zhuō zi de cháng dù

The teacher is measuring the length of the table.

很难预测明天的天气。

hěn nán yù cè míng tiān de tiān qì

It's hard to predict tomorrow's weather.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汧 qiān

汨 mì

Practice Writing 测 (cè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 测

What does 测 (cè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 测 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 测 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 测?

What common words use 测?

How to Write 测 (cè)