How to Write 柝
The character 柝 (tuò) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
柝 is pronounced tuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means watchman's clapper.
Common Words with 柝
击柝
jī tuò
to beat a night watchman's clapper
柝声
tuò shēng
sound of a watchman's clapper
木柝
mù tuò
wooden clapper
Example Sentences
巡夜人正在击柝。
xún yè rén zhèng zài jī tuò
The night watchman is striking the wooden clapper.
远处传来柝声。
yuǎn chù chuán lái tuò shēng
The sound of a watchman's clapper came from the distance.
他手里拿着木柝。
tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe mù tuò
He is holding a wooden clapper in his hand.
Practice Writing 柝 (tuò)
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