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

Q: What does 彻 (chè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 彻 (chè) means "thorough; penetrating". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 彻 stroke by stroke?

彻 has 7 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 彻 and 彷?

彻 (chè) and 彷 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 彻?

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

Q: What common words use 彻?

Common words containing 彻 include: 彻底 (chè dǐ) — thorough; complete; 彻夜 (chè yè) — all night; throughout the night; 响彻 (xiǎng chè) — to resound through; to echo.

How to Write 彻

The character 彻 (chè) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 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

彻 is pronounced chè in Mandarin Chinese. It means thorough; penetrating.

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

Common Words with 彻

彻底 chè dǐ

thorough; complete

彻夜 chè yè

all night; throughout the night

响彻 xiǎng chè

to resound through; to echo

Example Sentences

这个问题彻底解决了。

zhè ge wèn tí chè dǐ jiě jué le

This problem has been completely solved.

他为了考试彻夜复习。

tā wèi le kǎo shì chè yè fù xí

He stayed up all night reviewing for the exam.

歌声响彻了整个校园。

gē shēng xiǎng chè le zhěng gè xiào yuán

The sound of singing echoed throughout the campus.

Similar Characters

彷 páng

彸 zhōng

役 yì

Practice Writing 彻 (chè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 彻

What does 彻 (chè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 彻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 彻 and 彷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 彻?

What common words use 彻?

How to Write 彻 (chè)