遏 (è) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 遏 (è) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 遏 (è) means "To stop / To check". with 12 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 遏 stroke by stroke?

遏 has 12 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 遏 and 逋?

遏 (è) and 逋 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 遏?

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

Q: What common words use 遏?

Common words containing 遏 include: 遏止 (è zhǐ) — To stop / To put an end to; 遏制 (è zhì) — To contain / To restrain; 怒不可遏 (nù bù kě è) — uncontrollable rage; boiling with anger.

How to Write 遏

The character 遏 (è) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

遏 is pronounced è in Mandarin Chinese. It means To stop / To check.

Common Words with 遏

遏止 è zhǐ

To stop / To put an end to

遏制 è zhì

To contain / To restrain

怒不可遏 nù bù kě è

uncontrollable rage; boiling with anger

Example Sentences

必须遏止这种行为。

bì xū è zhǐ zhè zhǒng xíng wéi

This behavior must be stopped.

遏制通货膨胀。

è zhì tōng huò péng zhàng

To curb inflation.

他气得怒不可遏。

tā qì dé nù bù kě è

He was so angry that he couldn't contain his rage.

Similar Characters

逋 bū

逍 xiāo

透 tòu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 遏

What does 遏 (è) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 遏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 遏 and 逋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 遏?

What common words use 遏?

How to Write 遏 (è)