讹 (é) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 讹 (é) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 讹 (é) means "Error / False / To extort". with 6 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 讹 stroke by stroke?

讹 has 6 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 讹 and 计?

讹 (é) and 计 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 讹?

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

Q: What common words use 讹?

Common words containing 讹 include: 讹传 (é chuán) — False rumor / Misinformation; 讹诈 (é zhà) — To blackmail / To extort; 讹误 (é wù) — Error / Mistake in text.

How to Write 讹

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

讹 is pronounced é in Mandarin Chinese. It means Error / False / To extort.

Common Words with 讹

讹传 é chuán

False rumor / Misinformation

讹诈 é zhà

To blackmail / To extort

讹误 é wù

Error / Mistake in text

Example Sentences

这只是一个讹传。

zhè zhǐ shì yí gè é chuán

This is just a false rumor.

他想讹诈我的钱。

tā xiǎng é zhà wǒ de qián

He wants to extort money from me.

书里有很多讹误。

shū lǐ yǒu hěn duō é wù

There are many errors in the book.

Similar Characters

计 jì

订 dìng

讣 fù

Practice Writing 讹 (é)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 讹

What does 讹 (é) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 讹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 讹 and 计?

What mistakes do learners make writing 讹?

What common words use 讹?

How to Write 讹 (é)