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

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

The Chinese character 捶 (chuí) means "to beat; to pound". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 捶 stroke by stroke?

捶 has 11 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 捶 and 拜?

捶 (chuí) and 拜 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 捶?

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 捶?

Common words containing 捶 include: 捶背 (chuí bèi) — to thump someone's back (massage); 捶打 (chuí dǎ) — to beat; to pound; 捶胸 (chuí xiōng) — to beat one's chest.

How to Write 捶

The character 捶 (chuí) is written with 11 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

捶 is pronounced chuí in Mandarin Chinese. It means to beat; to pound.

Common Words with 捶

捶背 chuí bèi

to thump someone's back (massage)

捶打 chuí dǎ

to beat; to pound

捶胸 chuí xiōng

to beat one's chest

Example Sentences

我给爷爷捶背。

wǒ gěi yé yé chuí bèi

I massage my grandfather's back.

他在捶打这块铁。

tā zài chuí dǎ zhè kuài tiě

He is hammering this piece of iron.

他气得捶胸顿足。

tā qì dé chuí xiōng dùn zú

He was so angry that he beat his chest and stomped his feet.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 捶 (chuí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 捶

What does 捶 (chuí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 捶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 捶 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 捶?

What common words use 捶?

How to Write 捶 (chuí)