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

Q: What does 策 (cè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 策 (cè) means "Policy; plan; strategy". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 策 stroke by stroke?

策 has 12 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 策 and 笄?

策 (cè) and 笄 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 策?

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

Q: What common words use 策?

Common words containing 策 include: 政策 (zhèng cè) — Policy; 对策 (duì cè) — Countermeasure; strategy.; 策划 (cè huà) — To plan; to plot; to scheme.

How to Write 策

The character 策 (cè) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

策 is pronounced cè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Policy; plan; strategy.

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

Common Words with 策

政策 zhèng cè

Policy

对策 duì cè

Countermeasure; strategy.

策划 cè huà

To plan; to plot; to scheme

Example Sentences

这个政策很好。

zhè ge zhèng cè hěn hǎo

This policy is very good.

我们有对策了。

wǒ men yǒu duì cè le

We have a strategy.

他在策划活动。

tā zài cè huà huó dòng

He is planning an activity.

Similar Characters

笄 jī

笆 bā

笊 zhào

Practice Writing 策 (cè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 策

What does 策 (cè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 策 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 策 and 笄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 策?

What common words use 策?

How to Write 策 (cè)