啬 (sè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 啬 (sè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 啬 (sè) means "Stingy; miserly". with 11 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 啬 stroke by stroke?

啬 has 11 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 啬 and 呲?

啬 (sè) and 呲 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 啬?

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

Q: What common words use 啬?

Common words containing 啬 include: 吝啬 (lìn sè) — stingy / mean / miserly; 吝啬鬼 (lìn sè guǐ) — miser / cheapskate; 啬刻 (sè kè) — Stingy and harsh; miserly.

How to Write 啬

The character 啬 (sè) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

啬 is pronounced sè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Stingy; miserly.

Common Words with 啬

吝啬 lìn sè

stingy / mean / miserly

吝啬鬼 lìn sè guǐ

miser / cheapskate

啬刻 sè kè

Stingy and harsh; miserly

Example Sentences

他为人很吝啬。

tā wéi rén hěn lìn sè

He is very stingy.

他是个吝啬鬼。

tā shì gè lìn sè guǐ

He is a miser.

他的性格很啬刻。

tā de xìng gé hěn sè kè

His personality is very stingy and mean.

Similar Characters

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

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Frequently Asked Questions about 啬

What does 啬 (sè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 啬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 啬 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 啬?

What common words use 啬?

How to Write 啬 (sè)