How to Write 择
The character 择 (zé) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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
择 is pronounced zé in Mandarin Chinese. It means to choose; to select.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 择 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 择
选择
xuǎn zé
To choose / Choice
择业
zé yè
to choose a career
择期
zé qī
to choose a date
Example Sentences
你怎么选择？
nǐ zěn me xuǎn zé
How will you choose?
择业要慎重。
zé yè yào shèn zhòng
One should be cautious when choosing a career.
会议将择期举行。
huì yì jiāng zé qī jǔ xíng
The meeting will be held at a date to be decided.
Practice Writing 择 (zé)
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