衰 (shuāi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 衰 (shuāi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 衰 (shuāi) means "to decline; to wane; to weaken". with 10 strokes and the radical 衣.

Q: How do you write 衰 stroke by stroke?

衰 has 10 strokes. The radical is 衣. 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 衰 and 表?

衰 (shuāi) and 表 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 衰?

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

Q: What common words use 衰?

Common words containing 衰 include: 衰老 (shuāi lǎo) — aging; old and feeble; 衰退 (shuāi tuì) — to decline; recession; to ebb; 衰弱 (shuāi ruò) — weak; feeble; debilitated.

How to Write 衰

The character 衰 (shuāi) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衣 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

衰 is pronounced shuāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to decline; to wane; to weaken.

Common Words with 衰

衰老 shuāi lǎo

aging; old and feeble

衰退 shuāi tuì

to decline; recession; to ebb

衰弱 shuāi ruò

weak; feeble; debilitated

Example Sentences

每个人都会衰老。

měi gè rén dū huì shuāi lǎo

Everyone will grow old.

经济开始衰退了。

jīng jì kāi shǐ shuāi tuì le

The economy has started to decline.

他的身体很衰弱。

tā de shēn tǐ hěn shuāi ruò

His body is very feeble.

Similar Characters

表 biǎo

衮 gǔn

衷 zhōng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 衰

What does 衰 (shuāi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 衰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 衰 and 表?

What mistakes do learners make writing 衰?

What common words use 衰?

How to Write 衰 (shuāi)