撮 (cuō) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 撮 (cuō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 撮 (cuō) means "to pinch; to gather; to scoop up". with 15 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 撮 stroke by stroke?

撮 has 15 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 撮 and 搋?

撮 (cuō) and 搋 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 撮?

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

Q: What common words use 撮?

Common words containing 撮 include: 撮合 (cuō hé) — to act as a matchmaker; to bring together; 一撮 (yī zuǒ) — a pinch; a small amount; 撮要 (cuō yào) — abstract; summary; essentials.

How to Write 撮

The character 撮 (cuō) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

撮 is pronounced cuō in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pinch; to gather; to scoop up.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: cuō, zuǒ.

Common Words with 撮

撮合 cuō hé

to act as a matchmaker; to bring together

一撮 yī zuǒ

a pinch; a small amount

撮要 cuō yào

abstract; summary; essentials

Example Sentences

朋友在撮合他们。

péng yǒu zài cuō hé tā men

A friend is playing matchmaker for them.

他有一撮黑发。

tā yǒu yī zuǒ hēi fà

He has a tuft of black hair.

请写出文章撮要。

qǐng xiě chū wén zhāng cuō yào

Please write a summary of the article.

Similar Characters

搋 chuāi

搌 zhǎn

搏 bó

Practice Writing 撮 (cuō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 撮

What does 撮 (cuō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 撮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 撮 and 搋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 撮?

What common words use 撮?

How to Write 撮 (cuō)