疵 (cī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 疵 (cī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 疵 (cī) means "flaw". with 11 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 疵 stroke by stroke?

疵 has 11 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 疵 and 疣?

疵 (cī) and 疣 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 疵?

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

Q: What common words use 疵?

Common words containing 疵 include: 瑕疵 (xiá cī) — Flaw; defect; imperfection.; 吹毛求疵 (chuī máo qiú cī) — to nitpick; 疵点 (cī diǎn) — defect.

How to Write 疵

The character 疵 (cī) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

疵 is pronounced cī in Mandarin Chinese. It means flaw.

Common Words with 疵

瑕疵 xiá cī

Flaw; defect; imperfection.

吹毛求疵 chuī máo qiú cī

to nitpick

疵点 cī diǎn

defect

Example Sentences

这个杯子有瑕疵。

zhè ge bēi zi yǒu xiá cī

This cup has a flaw.

别总是吹毛求疵。

bié zǒng shì chuī máo qiú cī

Don't always nitpick.

衣服上有一个疵点。

yī fú shàng yǒu yí gè cī diǎn

There is a flaw on the clothes.

Similar Characters

疣 yóu

疤 bā

疥 jiè

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Frequently Asked Questions about 疵

What does 疵 (cī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 疵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 疵 and 疣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 疵?

What common words use 疵?

How to Write 疵 (cī)