搋 (chuāi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 搋 (chuāi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 搋 (chuāi) means "to knead; to tuck in". with 13 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 搋 stroke by stroke?

搋 has 13 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 搋 and 挲?

搋 (chuāi) and 挲 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 搋?

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

Q: What common words use 搋?

Common words containing 搋 include: 搋子 (chuāi zi) — plunger (for a toilet); 搋面 (chuāi miàn) — to knead dough; 搋入 (chuāi rù) — to tuck into (one's pocket or clothes).

How to Write 搋

The character 搋 (chuāi) is written with 13 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

搋 is pronounced chuāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to knead; to tuck in.

Common Words with 搋

搋子 chuāi zi

plunger (for a toilet)

搋面 chuāi miàn

to knead dough

搋入 chuāi rù

to tuck into (one's pocket or clothes)

Example Sentences

马桶堵了用搋子。

mǎ tǒng dǔ le yòng chuāi zi

Use a plunger if the toilet is clogged.

奶奶在厨房搋面。

nǎi nǎi zài chú fáng chuāi miàn

Grandma is kneading dough in the kitchen.

他把钱搋入兜里。

tā bǎ qián chuāi rù dōu lǐ

He stuffed the money into his pocket.

Similar Characters

挲 sā

捧 pěng

捩 liè

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Frequently Asked Questions about 搋

What does 搋 (chuāi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 搋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 搋 and 挲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 搋?

What common words use 搋?

How to Write 搋 (chuāi)