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

Q: What does 翠 (cuì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 翠 (cuì) means "emerald green; kingfisher". with 14 strokes and the radical 羽.

Q: How do you write 翠 stroke by stroke?

翠 has 14 strokes. The radical is 羽. 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 翠 and 翔?

翠 (cuì) and 翔 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 翠?

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

Q: What common words use 翠?

Common words containing 翠 include: 翠绿 (cuì lǜ) — emerald green; 翡翠 (fěi cuì) — jadeite; emerald; 翠鸟 (cuì niǎo) — kingfisher.

How to Write 翠

The character 翠 (cuì) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 羽 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

翠 is pronounced cuì in Mandarin Chinese. It means emerald green; kingfisher.

Common Words with 翠

翠绿 cuì lǜ

emerald green

翡翠 fěi cuì

jadeite; emerald

翠鸟 cuì niǎo

kingfisher

Example Sentences

草地一片翠绿。

cǎo dì yī piàn cuì lǜ

The grassland is a lush green.

她戴着翡翠项链。

tā dài zhe fěi cuì xiàng liàn

She is wearing a jadeite necklace.

树上有一只翠鸟。

shù shàng yǒu yī zhī cuì niǎo

There is a kingfisher in the tree.

Similar Characters

翔 xiáng

翕 xī

翘 qiáo

Practice Writing 翠 (cuì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 翠

What does 翠 (cuì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 翠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 翠 and 翔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 翠?

What common words use 翠?

How to Write 翠 (cuì)