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

Q: What does 粹 (cuì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 粹 (cuì) means "Pure; essence.". with 14 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 粹 stroke by stroke?

粹 has 14 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 粹 and 粞?

粹 (cuì) and 粞 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 粹?

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

Q: What common words use 粹?

Common words containing 粹 include: 纯粹 (chún cuì) — purely; sheer; purely; 精粹 (jīng cuì) — Essence; the best part.; 国粹 (guó cuì) — National essence / Quintessence of national culture.

How to Write 粹

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

粹 is pronounced cuì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pure; essence..

Common Words with 粹

纯粹 chún cuì

purely; sheer; purely

精粹 jīng cuì

Essence; the best part.

国粹 guó cuì

National essence / Quintessence of national culture

Example Sentences

他的汉语很纯粹。

tā de hàn yǔ hěn chún cuì

His Chinese is very pure.

这是文化的精粹。

zhè shì wén huà de jīng cuì

This is the essence of culture.

京剧是中国的国粹。

jīng jù shì zhōng guó de guó cuì

Peking Opera is a national treasure of China.

Similar Characters

粞 xī

粟 sù

粢 zī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 粹

What does 粹 (cuì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 粹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 粹 and 粞?

What mistakes do learners make writing 粹?

What common words use 粹?

How to Write 粹 (cuì)