虐 (nüè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 虐 (nüè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 虐 (nüè) means "Cruel; tyrannical.". with 9 strokes and the radical 虍.

Q: How do you write 虐 stroke by stroke?

虐 has 9 strokes. The radical is 虍. 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 虐 and 虏?

虐 (nüè) and 虏 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 虐?

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

Q: What common words use 虐?

Common words containing 虐 include: 虐待 (nüè dài) — To mistreat; to abuse.; 自虐 (zì nüè) — self-torture; masochism; 暴虐 (bào nüè) — tyrannical; brutal; oppressive.

How to Write 虐

The character 虐 (nüè) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虍 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

虐 is pronounced nüè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cruel; tyrannical..

Common Words with 虐

虐待 nüè dài

To mistreat; to abuse.

自虐 zì nüè

self-torture; masochism

暴虐 bào nüè

tyrannical; brutal; oppressive

Example Sentences

我们不能虐待小动物。

wǒ men bù néng nüè dài xiǎo dòng wù

We cannot mistreat small animals.

不要有自虐的行为。

bú yào yǒu zì nüè de xíng wéi

Don't engage in self-harming behavior.

这个国王非常暴虐。

zhè ge guó wáng fēi cháng bào nüè

This king is very tyrannical.

Similar Characters

虏 lǔ

虑 lǜ

虒 sī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 虐

What does 虐 (nüè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 虐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 虐 and 虏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 虐?

What common words use 虐?

How to Write 虐 (nüè)