挫 (cuò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 挫 (cuò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 挫 (cuò) means "to defeat; to dampen; to frustrate". with 10 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 挫 stroke by stroke?

挫 has 10 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 挫 and 㧜?

挫 (cuò) and 㧜 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 挫?

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 挫?

Common words containing 挫 include: 挫折 (cuò zhé) — setback; frustration; 挫败 (cuò bài) — to defeat; to foil; to frustrate; 挫伤 (cuò shāng) — to bruise; to dampen (one's spirits).

How to Write 挫

The character 挫 (cuò) is written with 10 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

挫 is pronounced cuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means to defeat; to dampen; to frustrate.

Common Words with 挫

挫折 cuò zhé

setback; frustration

挫败 cuò bài

to defeat; to foil; to frustrate

挫伤 cuò shāng

to bruise; to dampen (one's spirits)

Example Sentences

别害怕遇到挫折。

bié hài pà yù dào cuò zhé

Don't be afraid of facing setbacks.

他的计划被挫败了。

tā de jì huà bèi cuò bài le

His plan was thwarted.

别挫伤他的自信。

bié cuò shāng tā de zì xìn

Don't undermine his confidence.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

抨 pēng

披 pī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 挫

What does 挫 (cuò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 挫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 挫 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 挫?

What common words use 挫?

How to Write 挫 (cuò)