穴 (xué) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 穴 (xué) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 穴 (xué) means "Hole; cave; acupuncture point". with 5 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 穴 stroke by stroke?

穴 has 5 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 穴 and 穵?

穴 (xué) and 穵 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 穴?

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 穴?

Common words containing 穴 include: 洞穴 (dòng xué) — Cave / Cavern; 穴位 (xué wèi) — Acupuncture point; 巢穴 (cháo xué) — Lair / Den / Nest.

How to Write 穴

The character 穴 (xué) is written with 5 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

穴 is pronounced xué in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hole; cave; acupuncture point.

Common Words with 穴

洞穴 dòng xué

Cave / Cavern

穴位 xué wèi

Acupuncture point

巢穴 cháo xué

Lair / Den / Nest

Example Sentences

山里有一个洞穴。

shān lǐ yǒu yí gè dòng xué

There is a cave in the mountains.

中医讲究穴位。

zhōng yī jiǎng jiū xué wèi

TCM emphasizes acupuncture points.

鸟儿回到了巢穴。

niǎo ér huí dào le cháo xué

The bird returned to its nest.

Similar Characters

穵 wā

究 jiū

穷 qióng

Practice Writing 穴 (xué)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 穴

What does 穴 (xué) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 穴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 穴 and 穵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 穴?

What common words use 穴?

How to Write 穴 (xué)