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

Q: What does 钺 (yuè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钺 (yuè) means "battle-axe (ancient weapon)". with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钺 stroke by stroke?

钺 has 10 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钺 and 钍?

钺 (yuè) and 钍 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 钺?

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

Q: What common words use 钺?

Common words containing 钺 include: 斧钺 (fǔ yuè) — Battle-axe; 钺刀 (yuè dāo) — battle-axe / cleaver-like weapon; 青铜钺 (qīng tóng yuè) — Bronze Yue (a type of battle-axe).

How to Write 钺

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

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

钺 is pronounced yuè in Mandarin Chinese. It means battle-axe (ancient weapon).

Common Words with 钺

斧钺 fǔ yuè

Battle-axe

钺刀 yuè dāo

battle-axe / cleaver-like weapon

青铜钺 qīng tóng yuè

Bronze Yue (a type of battle-axe)

Example Sentences

古代士兵使用斧钺。

gǔ dài shì bīng shǐ yòng fǔ yuè

Ancient soldiers used battle-axes.

这把钺刀非常锋利。

zhè bǎ yuè dāo fēi cháng fēng lì

This battle-axe is very sharp.

博物馆里有青铜钺。

bó wù guǎn lǐ yǒu qīng tóng yuè

There are bronze battle-axes (yue) in the museum.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 钺 (yuè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钺

What does 钺 (yuè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钺 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钺?

What common words use 钺?

How to Write 钺 (yuè)