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

Q: What does 触 (chù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 触 (chù) means "to touch; to contact". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 角.

Q: How do you write 触 stroke by stroke?

触 has 13 strokes. The radical is 角. 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 触 and 觖?

触 (chù) and 觖 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 触?

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

Q: What common words use 触?

Common words containing 触 include: 接触 (jiē chù) — to contact / to touch; 触碰 (chù pèng) — to touch; to bump into; 感触 (gǎn chù) — thoughts and feelings / emotional stirrings.

How to Write 触

The character 触 (chù) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 角 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

触 is pronounced chù in Mandarin Chinese. It means to touch; to contact.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 触 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 触

接触 jiē chù

to contact / to touch

触碰 chù pèng

to touch; to bump into

感触 gǎn chù

thoughts and feelings / emotional stirrings

Example Sentences

别接触脏东西。

bié jiē chù zàng dōng xī

Don't touch dirty things.

请不要触碰艺术品。

qǐng bú yào chù pèng yì shù pǐn

Please do not touch the artwork.

他很有感触。

tā hěn yǒu gǎn chù

He has many reflections.

Similar Characters

觖 jué

觚 gū

觜 zī

Practice Writing 触 (chù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 触

What does 触 (chù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 触 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 触 and 觖?

What mistakes do learners make writing 触?

What common words use 触?

How to Write 触 (chù)