毳 (cuì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 毳 (cuì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 毳 (cuì) means "fine hair / down". with 12 strokes and the radical 毛.

Q: How do you write 毳 stroke by stroke?

毳 has 12 strokes. The radical is 毛. 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 毳 and 毪?

毳 (cuì) and 毪 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 毳?

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

Q: What common words use 毳?

Common words containing 毳 include: 毳毛 (cuì máo) — down / fine hair; 寒毳 (hán cuì) — fine winter fur or hair; 毳幕 (cuì mù) — felt tent / yurt.

How to Write 毳

The character 毳 (cuì) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 毛 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

毳 is pronounced cuì in Mandarin Chinese. It means fine hair / down.

Common Words with 毳

毳毛 cuì máo

down / fine hair

寒毳 hán cuì

fine winter fur or hair

毳幕 cuì mù

felt tent / yurt

Example Sentences

小鸟身上有毳毛。

xiǎo niǎo shēn shàng yǒu cuì máo

The little bird has downy feathers on its body.

冬天的寒毳很厚。

dōng tiān de hán cuì hěn hòu

The winter down (of animals) is very thick.

他们住在毳幕里。

tā men zhù zài cuì mù lǐ

They live in a felt tent.

Similar Characters

毪 mú

毫 háo

毯 tǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 毳

What does 毳 (cuì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 毳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 毳 and 毪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 毳?

What common words use 毳?

How to Write 毳 (cuì)