怵 (chù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 怵 (chù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 怵 (chù) means "to fear; to be afraid". with 8 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 怵 stroke by stroke?

怵 has 8 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 怵 and 忏?

怵 (chù) and 忏 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 怵?

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 怵?

Common words containing 怵 include: 发怵 (fā chù) — To feel nervous; to be scared; 怵头 (chù tóu) — to feel apprehensive; to dread; 惊怵 (jīng chù) — Frightened.

How to Write 怵

The character 怵 (chù) is written with 8 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

怵 is pronounced chù in Mandarin Chinese. It means to fear; to be afraid.

Common Words with 怵

发怵 fā chù

To feel nervous; to be scared

怵头 chù tóu

to feel apprehensive; to dread

惊怵 jīng chù

Frightened

Example Sentences

我心里有点发怵。

wǒ xīn lǐ yǒu diǎn fā chù

I feel a bit nervous.

考试让他很怵头。

kǎo shì ràng tā hěn chù tóu

He is very apprehensive about the exam.

画面让人惊怵。

huà miàn ràng rén jīng chù

The scene is terrifying.

Similar Characters

忏 chàn

忕 shì

忖 cǔn

Practice Writing 怵 (chù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 怵

What does 怵 (chù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 怵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 怵 and 忏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 怵?

What common words use 怵?

How to Write 怵 (chù)