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

Q: What does 措 (cuò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 措 (cuò) means "to arrange; to handle; to manage". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 措 stroke by stroke?

措 has 11 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 措 and 拜?

措 (cuò) and 拜 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 措?

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 措?

Common words containing 措 include: 措施 (cuò shī) — measures; steps; actions; 措辞 (cuò cí) — wording; diction; phrasing; 惊慌失措 (jīng huāng shī cuò) — To lose one's presence of mind.

How to Write 措

The character 措 (cuò) is written with 11 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

措 is pronounced cuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means to arrange; to handle; to manage.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 措 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 措

措施 cuò shī

measures; steps; actions

措辞 cuò cí

wording; diction; phrasing

惊慌失措 jīng huāng shī cuò

To lose one's presence of mind

Example Sentences

我们要采取措施。

wǒ men yào cǎi qǔ cuò shī

We need to take measures.

他的措辞很委婉。

tā de cuò cí hěn wěi wǎn

His wording is very tactful.

别惊慌失措。

bié jīng huāng shī cuò

Don't panic.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 措 (cuò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 措

What does 措 (cuò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 措 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 措 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 措?

What common words use 措?

How to Write 措 (cuò)