屮 (chè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 屮 (chè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 屮 (chè) means "sprout; grass (radical)". with 3 strokes and the radical 屮.

Q: How do you write 屮 stroke by stroke?

屮 has 3 strokes. The radical is 屮. 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 屮 and 屯?

屮 (chè) and 屯 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 屮?

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

Q: What common words use 屮?

Common words containing 屮 include: 屮部 (chè bù) — the 'Che' radical; 屮艸 (chè cǎo) — grass; plants (archaic); 屮夭 (chè yāo) — lush growth of plants.

How to Write 屮

The character 屮 (chè) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 屮 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

屮 is pronounced chè in Mandarin Chinese. It means sprout; grass (radical).

Common Words with 屮

屮部 chè bù

the 'Che' radical

屮艸 chè cǎo

grass; plants (archaic)

屮夭 chè yāo

lush growth of plants

Example Sentences

屮是汉字部首。

chè shì hàn zì bù shǒu

'Che' is a Chinese character radical.

屮艸是古字。

chè cǎo shì gǔ zì

'Che Cao' are ancient characters.

草木屮夭。

cǎo mù chè yāo

Plants and trees are sprouting and growing.

Similar Characters

屯 tún

Practice Writing 屮 (chè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 屮

What does 屮 (chè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 屮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 屮 and 屯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 屮?

What common words use 屮?

How to Write 屮 (chè)