猝 (cù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 猝 (cù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 猝 (cù) means "sudden; abrupt". with 11 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 猝 stroke by stroke?

猝 has 11 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 猝 and 狊?

猝 (cù) and 狊 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 猝?

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

Q: What common words use 猝?

Common words containing 猝 include: 猝死 (cù sǐ) — sudden death; 猝不及防 (cù bù jí fáng) — caught off guard; taken by surprise; 猝然 (cù rán) — suddenly; unexpectedly.

How to Write 猝

The character 猝 (cù) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

猝 is pronounced cù in Mandarin Chinese. It means sudden; abrupt.

Common Words with 猝

猝死 cù sǐ

sudden death

猝不及防 cù bù jí fáng

caught off guard; taken by surprise

猝然 cù rán

suddenly; unexpectedly

Example Sentences

他因为过度劳累猝死了。

tā yīn wèi guò dù láo lèi cù sǐ le

He died suddenly from overwork.

这个变化让人猝不及防。

zhè ge biàn huà ràng rén cù bù jí fáng

This change caught people off guard.

事情猝然发生了。

shì qíng cù rán fā shēng le

The matter happened suddenly.

Similar Characters

狊 jú

狠 hěn

狡 jiǎo

Practice Writing 猝 (cù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 猝

What does 猝 (cù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 猝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 猝 and 狊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 猝?

What common words use 猝?

How to Write 猝 (cù)