怯 (qiè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 怯 (qiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 怯 (qiè) means "timid; cowardly". with 8 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 怯 stroke by stroke?

怯 has 8 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 怯 and 忏?

怯 (qiè) and 忏 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 怯?

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

Q: What common words use 怯?

Common words containing 怯 include: 胆怯 (dǎn qiè) — Timid / Fearful; 怯场 (qiè chǎng) — stage fright; 羞怯 (xiū qiè) — shy and timid.

How to Write 怯

The character 怯 (qiè) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

怯 is pronounced qiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means timid; cowardly.

Common Words with 怯

胆怯 dǎn qiè

Timid / Fearful

怯场 qiè chǎng

stage fright

羞怯 xiū qiè

shy and timid

Example Sentences

他感到有些胆怯。

tā gǎn dào yǒu xiē dǎn qiè

He feels a bit timid.

别在台上怯场。

bié zài tái shàng qiè chǎng

Don't get stage fright on stage.

她露出了羞怯的笑。

tā lù chū le xiū qiè de xiào

She gave a shy smile.

Similar Characters

忏 chàn

忕 shì

忖 cǔn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 怯

What does 怯 (qiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 怯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 怯 and 忏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 怯?

What common words use 怯?

How to Write 怯 (qiè)