忖 (cǔn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 忖 (cǔn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 忖 (cǔn) means "To ponder". with 6 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 忖 stroke by stroke?

忖 has 6 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 忖 and 忆?

忖 (cǔn) and 忆 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 忖?

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

Q: What common words use 忖?

Common words containing 忖 include: 忖度 (cǔn duó) — To speculate / to surmise; 自忖 (zì cǔn) — to think to oneself; to ponder; 思忖 (sī cǔn) — to ponder; to consider.

How to Write 忖

The character 忖 (cǔn) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

忖 is pronounced cǔn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To ponder.

Common Words with 忖

忖度 cǔn duó

To speculate / to surmise

自忖 zì cǔn

to think to oneself; to ponder

思忖 sī cǔn

to ponder; to consider

Example Sentences

我在忖度他的意思。

wǒ zài cǔn duó tā de yì si

I am pondering his meaning.

他自忖无法完成。

tā zì cǔn wú fǎ wán chéng

He thought to himself that he wouldn't be able to finish it.

他低头思忖了很久。

tā dī tóu sī cǔn le hěn jiǔ

He lowered his head and pondered for a long time.

Similar Characters

忆 yì

忉 dāo

忏 chàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 忖

What does 忖 (cǔn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 忖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 忖 and 忆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 忖?

What common words use 忖?

How to Write 忖 (cǔn)