吹 (chuī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 吹 (chuī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 吹 (chuī) means "to blow". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吹 stroke by stroke?

吹 has 7 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 吹 and 卟?

吹 (chuī) and 卟 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 吹?

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

Q: What common words use 吹?

Common words containing 吹 include: 吹风 (chuī fēng) — to blow air; 吹牛 (chuī niú) — to brag; 吹笛子 (chuī dí zi) — to play the flute.

How to Write 吹

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

吹 is pronounced chuī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to blow.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 吹 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 吹

吹风 chuī fēng

to blow air

吹牛 chuī niú

to brag

吹笛子 chuī dí zi

to play the flute

Example Sentences

我想去海边吹风。

wǒ xiǎng qù hǎi biān chuī fēng

I want to go to the seaside to enjoy the breeze.

他总是在吹牛。

tā zǒng shì zài chuī niú

He is always bragging.

妹妹在吹笛子。

mèi mèi zài chuī dí zi

My younger sister is playing the flute.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 吹 (chuī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吹

What does 吹 (chuī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吹 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吹?

What common words use 吹?

How to Write 吹 (chuī)