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

Q: What does 磋 (cuō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 磋 (cuō) means "polish / consult". with 14 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 磋 stroke by stroke?

磋 has 14 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 磋 and 硝?

磋 (cuō) and 硝 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 磋?

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

Q: What common words use 磋?

Common words containing 磋 include: 切磋 (qiē cuō) — to learn from each other by exchanging views; 磋商 (cuō shāng) — consult / negotiate; 磨磋 (mó cuō) — polish / deliberate.

How to Write 磋

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

磋 is pronounced cuō in Mandarin Chinese. It means polish / consult.

Common Words with 磋

切磋 qiē cuō

to learn from each other by exchanging views

磋商 cuō shāng

consult / negotiate

磨磋 mó cuō

polish / deliberate

Example Sentences

我们经常一起切磋球技。

wǒ men jīng cháng yì qǐ qiē cuō qiú jì

We often practice and improve our ball skills together.

双方正在进行磋商。

shuāng fāng zhèng zài jìn xíng cuō shāng

Both sides are currently deliberating.

这块玉石需要细细磨磋。

zhè kuài yù shí xū yào xì xì mó cuō

This jade needs to be carefully polished.

Similar Characters

硝 xiāo

硪 wò

硫 liú

Practice Writing 磋 (cuō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 磋

What does 磋 (cuō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 磋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 磋 and 硝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 磋?

What common words use 磋?

How to Write 磋 (cuō)