垂 (chuí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 垂 (chuí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 垂 (chuí) means "to hang down; to droop; to hand down". with 8 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 垂 stroke by stroke?

垂 has 8 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 垂 and 在?

垂 (chuí) and 在 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 垂?

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

Q: What common words use 垂?

Common words containing 垂 include: 垂直 (chuí zhí) — vertical; perpendicular; 垂钓 (chuí diào) — to go fishing; 垂头丧气 (chuí tóu sàng qì) — dejected; crestfallen; in low spirits.

How to Write 垂

The character 垂 (chuí) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

垂 is pronounced chuí in Mandarin Chinese. It means to hang down; to droop; to hand down.

Common Words with 垂

垂直 chuí zhí

vertical; perpendicular

垂钓 chuí diào

to go fishing

垂头丧气 chuí tóu sàng qì

dejected; crestfallen; in low spirits

Example Sentences

这条线是垂直的。

zhè tiáo xiàn shì chuí zhí de

This line is vertical.

他喜欢在湖边垂钓。

tā xǐ huān zài hú biān chuí diào

He likes fishing by the lakeside.

他垂头丧气地走开了。

tā chuí tóu sàng qì dì zǒu kāi le

He walked away dejectedly.

Similar Characters

在 zài

圩 wéi

圪 gē

Practice Writing 垂 (chuí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 垂

What does 垂 (chuí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 垂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 垂 and 在?

What mistakes do learners make writing 垂?

What common words use 垂?

How to Write 垂 (chuí)