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

Q: What does 脆 (cuì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 脆 (cuì) means "brittle; crisp; fragile". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 10 strokes and the radical ⺼.

Q: How do you write 脆 stroke by stroke?

脆 has 10 strokes. The radical is ⺼. 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 脆 and 股?

脆 (cuì) and 股 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 脆?

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

Q: What common words use 脆?

Common words containing 脆 include: 脆 (cuì) — brittle; crisp; fragile; 脆弱 (cuì ruò) — fragile; weak; vulnerable; 干脆 (gān cuì) — straightforward / simply.

How to Write 脆

The character 脆 (cuì) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺼ 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

脆 is pronounced cuì in Mandarin Chinese. It means brittle; crisp; fragile.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 脆 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 脆

脆 cuì

brittle; crisp; fragile

脆弱 cuì ruò

fragile; weak; vulnerable

干脆 gān cuì

straightforward / simply

Example Sentences

这个苹果很脆。

zhè ge píng guǒ hěn cuì

This apple is crunchy.

他的心很脆弱。

tā de xīn hěn cuì ruò

His heart is very fragile.

我们干脆走回去吧。

wǒ men gān cuì zǒu huí qù ba

Let's just walk back.

Similar Characters

股 gǔ

肥 féi

肩 jiān

Practice Writing 脆 (cuì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 脆

What does 脆 (cuì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 脆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 脆 and 股?

What mistakes do learners make writing 脆?

What common words use 脆?

How to Write 脆 (cuì)