How to Write 揣
The character 揣 (chuāi) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
揣 is pronounced chuāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to tuck into; to guess.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: chuāi, chuǎi, chuài.
Common Words with 揣
Example Sentences
他小心翼翼地把那封信揣在怀里。
tā xiǎo xīn yì yì dì bǎ nà fēng xìn chuāi zài huái lǐ
He carefully tucked the letter into his bosom.
他反复揣摩剧本，力求演好这个角色。
tā fǎn fù chuǎi mó jù běn lì qiú yǎn hǎo zhè ge jué sè
He repeatedly studied the script, striving to play the role well.
我们不应该随意揣测别人的真实意图。
wǒ men bù yīng gāi suí yì chuǎi cè bié rén de zhēn shí yì tú
We should not speculate on others' true intentions at will.
病人在床上无力地挣揣了几下。
bìng rén zài chuáng shàng wú lì dì zhèng chuài le jǐ xià
The patient struggled feebly a few times on the bed.
Practice Writing 揣 (chuāi)
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