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

Q: What does 淬 (cuì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 淬 (cuì) means "To quench or temper". with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 淬 stroke by stroke?

淬 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 淬 and 洁?

淬 (cuì) and 洁 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 淬?

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

Q: What common words use 淬?

Common words containing 淬 include: 淬火 (cuì huǒ) — Quenching (in metallurgy); 淬炼 (cuì liàn) — to temper; to refine; to steel oneself; 淬毒 (cuì dú) — To dip in poison.

How to Write 淬

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

淬 is pronounced cuì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To quench or temper.

Common Words with 淬

淬火 cuì huǒ

Quenching (in metallurgy)

淬炼 cuì liàn

to temper; to refine; to steel oneself

淬毒 cuì dú

To dip in poison

Example Sentences

铁匠正在给刀淬火。

tiě jiàng zhèng zài gěi dāo cuì huǒ

The blacksmith is quenching the knife.

他的意志得到了淬炼。

tā de yì zhì dé dào le cuì liàn

His will has been tempered.

箭头上淬了剧毒。

jiàn tóu shàng cuì le jù dú

The arrowhead was dipped in potent poison.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 淬

What does 淬 (cuì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 淬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 淬 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 淬?

What common words use 淬?

How to Write 淬 (cuì)