刖 (yuè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 刖 (yuè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 刖 (yuè) means "amputation of the feet (ancient punishment)". with 6 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 刖 stroke by stroke?

刖 has 6 strokes. The radical is 刂. 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 刖 and 刈?

刖 (yuè) and 刈 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 刖?

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

Q: What common words use 刖?

Common words containing 刖 include: 刖刑 (yuè xíng) — punishment of cutting off the feet; 刖足 (yuè zú) — to cut off the feet; 受刖 (shòu yuè) — to suffer the ancient punishment of foot amputation.

How to Write 刖

The character 刖 (yuè) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

刖 is pronounced yuè in Mandarin Chinese. It means amputation of the feet (ancient punishment).

Common Words with 刖

刖刑 yuè xíng

punishment of cutting off the feet

刖足 yuè zú

to cut off the feet

受刖 shòu yuè

to suffer the ancient punishment of foot amputation

Example Sentences

刖刑是古代刑罚。

yuè xíng shì gǔ dài xíng fá

Amputation of the feet was an ancient punishment.

刖足之刑很残忍。

yuè zú zhī xíng hěn cán rěn

The punishment of cutting off the feet is very cruel.

他在古代受刖刑。

tā zài gǔ dài shòu yuè xíng

He suffered the punishment of foot amputation in ancient times.

Similar Characters

刈 yì

刊 kān

刎 wěn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 刖

What does 刖 (yuè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 刖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 刖 and 刈?

What mistakes do learners make writing 刖?

What common words use 刖?

How to Write 刖 (yuè)