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

Q: What does 窃 (qiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窃 (qiè) means "To steal or secretly.". with 9 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窃 stroke by stroke?

窃 has 9 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窃 and 究?

窃 (qiè) and 究 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 窃?

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

Q: What common words use 窃?

Common words containing 窃 include: 偷窃 (tōu qiè) — Theft / To steal; 窃听 (qiè tīng) — To eavesdrop or wiretap.; 窃喜 (qiè xǐ) — To be secretly happy or to gloat..

How to Write 窃

The character 窃 (qiè) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 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

窃 is pronounced qiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means To steal or secretly..

Common Words with 窃

偷窃 tōu qiè

Theft / To steal

窃听 qiè tīng

To eavesdrop or wiretap.

窃喜 qiè xǐ

To be secretly happy or to gloat.

Example Sentences

这里发生了偷窃。

zhè lǐ fā shēng le tōu qiè

A theft occurred here.

不要窃听别人说话。

bú yào qiè tīng bié rén shuō huà

Don't eavesdrop on others.

他在心里窃喜。

tā zài xīn lǐ qiè xǐ

He is secretly delighted.

Similar Characters

究 jiū

穷 qióng

穸 xī

Practice Writing 窃 (qiè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窃

What does 窃 (qiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窃 and 究?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窃?

What common words use 窃?

How to Write 窃 (qiè)