榱 (cuī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 榱 (cuī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 榱 (cuī) means "Rafters". with 14 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 榱 stroke by stroke?

榱 has 14 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 榱 and 棉?

榱 (cuī) and 棉 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 榱?

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

Q: What common words use 榱?

Common words containing 榱 include: 榱栋 (cuī dòng) — Rafters and ridgepole; 榱桷 (cuī jué) — Rafters; 榱题 (cuī tí) — The end of a rafter.

How to Write 榱

The character 榱 (cuī) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

榱 is pronounced cuī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Rafters.

Common Words with 榱

榱栋 cuī dòng

Rafters and ridgepole

榱桷 cuī jué

Rafters

榱题 cuī tí

The end of a rafter

Example Sentences

这里的榱栋很古老。

zhè lǐ de cuī dòng hěn gǔ lǎo

The rafters and beams here are very old.

榱桷的形状很特别。

cuī jué de xíng zhuàng hěn tè bié

The shape of the rafters is very special.

榱题上刻着花纹。

cuī tí shàng kè zhe huā wén

Patterns are carved on the ends of the rafters.

Similar Characters

棉 mián

棋 qí

棍 gùn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 榱

What does 榱 (cuī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 榱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 榱 and 棉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 榱?

What common words use 榱?

How to Write 榱 (cuī)